miner's inch

American

noun

a unit of measure of water flow, varying with locality but often a flow equaling 1.5 cu. ft. (0.04 m3 ) per minute.

Etymology

Origin of miner's inch

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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The standard of measurement of water in Southern California is the miner's inch under four inches' pressure, or the amount that will flow through an inch-square opening under a pressure of four inches measured from the surface of the water in the conduit to the centre of the opening through which it flows.

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The standard of measurement of water in Southern California is the miner's inch under four inches pressure, or the amount that will flow through an inch-square opening under a pressure of four inches measured from the surface of the water in the conduit to the centre of the opening through which it flows.

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One miner's inch to the acre will be sufficient in that country.

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How much water would you consider absolutely necessary to carry to full-bearing citrus trees an clay loam-that is, how many acres to a miner's inch, figuring nine gallons per minute to the inch?

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