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flowmeter

American

[floh-mee-ter] / ˈfloʊˌmi tər /

noun

an instrument for measuring the flow rate of a fluid in a pipe.

flowmeter British

/ ˈfləʊˌmiːtə /

noun

an instrument that measures the rate of flow of a liquid or gas within a pipe or tube

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Etymology

Origin of flowmeter

First recorded in 1915–20; flow + -meter

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Grossi acknowledged that, saying that among the devices being removed was the Online Enrichment Monitor and flowmeter.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2022

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