pitot tube
Noun
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Measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow (synset 103957729)
is a type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of somethingsame as: pitot
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Measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure;
Used in aircraft to measure airspeed (synset 103957489)is a type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of somethingsame as: pitot head, pitot-static tube
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