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- [boo r-dn toob, -tyoob, bawr-, bohr-, boo r-dawn-]
- /ˈbʊər dn ˌtub, -ˌtyub, ˈbɔr-, ˈboʊr-, bʊərˈdɔ̃-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo r-dn toob, -tyoob, bawr-, bohr-, boo r-dawn-]
- /ˈbʊər dn ˌtub, -ˌtyub, ˈbɔr-, ˈboʊr-, bʊərˈdɔ̃-/
Definition of bourdon-tube gauge words
- noun bourdon-tube gauge an instrument for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids, consisting of a semicircular or coiled, flexible metal tube attached to a gauge that records the degree to which the tube is straightened by the pressure of the gas or liquid inside. 1
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Origin of bourdon-tube gauge
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; named after E. Bourdon, 19th-century French inventor
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bourdon-tube gauge popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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