Definition of Rotameter

1. Noun. (physics) A device used to measure fluid flow, in which a float rises in a tapered vertical tube to a height dependent on the rate of flow through the tube ¹

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Definition of Rotameter

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rotameter

1. A device for measuring the flow of gas or liquid; the fluid flowing up through a slightly tapered tube elevates a ball or other weight that partially obstructs the flow, until the wider cross-section allows that flow to pass around the floating obstruction. Origin: L. Rota, wheel, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rotameter

rosé wine
rosé wines
rot
rot-13
rot-proof
rot in jail
rota
rotacism
rotal
rotalite
rotalites
rotamase
rotamer
rotameric
rotamers
rotameter (current term)
rotameters
rotane
rotanes
rotaries
rotary
rotary actuator
rotary converter
rotary dial
rotary engine
rotary engines
rotary evaporator
rotary joint
rotary motion
rotary phone

Literary usage of Rotameter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Gas Analysis by Louis Munroe Dennis (1913)
"The rotameter. — A unique and useful device for measuring the volume of ... The rotameter is made in different sizes, the maximum flow of gas through the ..."

2. Gas Analysis by Louis Munroe Dennis (1913)
"The rotameter. — A unique and useful device for measuring the volume of gas per hour ... The rotameter is made in different sizes, the maximum flow of gas ..."

3. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1907)
"54, is shown in full size an instrument called a " rotameter," which we have ... The small wheel W, which projects beyond the rim of the rotameter is firmly ..."

4. Transactions by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1907)
"54, is shown in full size an instrument called a "rotameter," which we have found ... The small wheel W, which projects beyond the rim of the rotameter is ..."

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