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perpetual motion

Syllabification: (per·pet·u·al mo·tion)
Definition of perpetual motion

noun

  • a state in which movement or action is or appears to be continuous and unceasing.
  • the motion of a hypothetical machine that, once activated, would run forever unless subject to an external force or to wear.

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