impulso

Definitions of impulso
  1. noun
    (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
    synonyms: impulso elettrico, legume, pulsazione
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    type of:
    onda
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
  2. noun
    a strong spontaneous and irrational motivation
    synonyms: istinto, stimolo
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