flowmeter /flow·me·ter/ (flo´me-ter) an apparatus for measuring the rate of flow of liquids or gases, often named for the method employed, e.g., ultrasound f.
flowmeter,
flowmeter,
flow·me·ter (fl  m  -t r)n. An instrument for monitoring, measuring, or recording the rate of flow, pressure, or discharge of liquids or gases. |
flowmeter,
a device that regulates and measures the flow of a fluid or gas. In an anesthetic gas machine it is the flowmeter that measures gases by speed of flow, according to their viscosity and density. Also called rotameter.
flowmeter,
n a physical device for measuring the rate of flow of a gas or liquid, such as with nitrous oxide.
flowmeter
an apparatus for measuring the rate of flow of liquids or gases, particularly anesthetic gases. Called also rotameter.
Bourdon flowmeter
based on the straightening of a flexible metal tube as gas pressure increases. Has limitations, especially at very low flow rates.
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