cartesian diver
Car·te·sian div·er
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahr-tee-zhuh n dahy-ver]
- /kɑrˈti ʒən ˈdaɪ vər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahr-tee-zhuh n dahy-ver]
- /kɑrˈti ʒən ˈdaɪ vər/
Definitions of cartesian diver words
- noun cartesian diver a glass vessel partially filled with water and covered with an airtight membrane, containing a hollow object that is open at the bottom and contains just enough air to allow it to float. Pressing on the membrane compresses the air in the vessel and forces water into the object, causing it to sink; releasing the membrane causes it to rise. 1
- noun cartesian diver A toy or a science experiment in which the "diver", usually a small glass tube, is placed in a larger container with flexible walls. The "diver" falls when the large container is pressed, and rises as the pressure is released. 0
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Parts of speech for Cartesian diver
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cartesian diver popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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