单词 | rhysimeter |
释义 | rhysimeter/rɪˈsɪmɪtə/rare noun An instrument for measuring the speed of flow of water or the speed of a ship through water, comprising an open-ended tube positioned in opposition to the flow and connected to a column of mercury or other liquid, which is raised by the pressure of the water. OriginLate 19th century. From ancient Greek ῥύσις flow, stream + -meter. |
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