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| Impulse | Energy transferred to the balance or pendulum to maintain it in oscillation. |
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| Inhibition | Electronic procedure for fine tuning a quartz watch without modifying the specific frequency of the quartz, periodically (every 60 seconds) adapts the moment of electrical impulse to the motor, correcting the display. |
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| Invar | A metal alloy comprised of about 36% nickel, 64% iron, having a very low coefficient of expansion. Comes from the word "invariable" |
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| ISOCHRONISM | Condition when time taken for 1 vibration remains the same, regardless of amplitude. |
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| JEWEL | A Synthetic material used to make a modern watch movement's bearings - These synthetic Rubies are almost as hard as diamonds. The "Jewels" reduce friction and maintain the properties of the oil longer. |
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| KINETIC ENERGY | Energy possessed by a body in motion. |
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