Peristaltic

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Peristaltic

1) As in peristaltic conveyor for example. Based on the science of peristalsis - the constriction and relation of muscles in a canal (eg the throat) creating wave-like movements which push the contents of the canal forward.

A medical concept adopted for use in transport applications where the throat muscles are replaced by electric motors which provide a surging current to give the same effect.

Source: David Lowe. The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. Kogan Page, 2002. – P.183 (288 p.)


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