pilot-scaleadj.

Brit.

/ˈpʌɪlət skeɪl/, U.S.

/ˈpaɪlət ˌskeɪl/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pilot n., scale n.³

Etymology: < pilot n. + scale n.³

Carried out on the scale of a pilot scheme, small-scale; of the nature of an experimental or exploratory project. Cf. pilot adj.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > [adjective] > of a project > done on scale of

pilot-scale1936

1936 Nevada State Jrnl. 14 Dec. 4/4 The new experiment station at Boulder City will be barely adequate for pilot-scale testing.

1958 Times Rev. Industry May 24/3 The pilot scale installation incorporates..a catalytic reformer.

2001 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 20 Dec. 38/3 Research, development, and pilot-scale production of biological weapons were conducted..in Maryland.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pilot-scale
释义	pilot-scaleadj. Brit. /ˈpʌɪlət skeɪl/, U.S. /ˈpaɪlət ˌskeɪl/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pilot n., scale n.³ Etymology: < pilot n. + scale n.³ Carried out on the scale of a pilot scheme, small-scale; of the nature of an experimental or exploratory project. Cf. pilot adj. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > [adjective] > of a project > done on scale of pilot-scale1936 1936 Nevada State Jrnl. 14 Dec. 4/4 The new experiment station at Boulder City will be barely adequate for pilot-scale testing. 1958 Times Rev. Industry May 24/3 The pilot scale installation incorporates..a catalytic reformer. 2001 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 20 Dec. 38/3 Research, development, and pilot-scale production of biological weapons were conducted..in Maryland. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1936
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