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- [tawr-shuh n bal-uh n-sey]
- /ˈtɔr ʃən ˌbæl ənˈseɪ/
- /ˈtɔː.ʃən ˈbæləns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawr-shuh n bal-uh n-sey]
- /ˈtɔr ʃən ˌbæl ənˈseɪ/
Definitions of torsion balance words
- noun torsion balance an instrument for measuring small forces, as electric attraction or repulsion, by determining the amount of torsion or twisting they cause in a slender wire or filament. 1
- noun torsion balance an instrument used to measure small forces, esp electric or magnetic forces, by the torsion they produce in a thin wire, thread, or rod 0
- noun torsion balance an instrument for measuring small forces, such as those caused by gravitation, electric charges, or magnetism, by recording the amount of torsion they produce in a fine wire 0
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Origin of torsion balance
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30
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Parts of speech for Torsion balance
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torsion balance 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 63% 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.
torsion balance usage trend in Literature
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