Pitot

Definitions of Pitot
  1. noun
    French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)
    synonyms: Henri Pitot
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    physicist
    a scientist trained in physics
  2. noun
    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
    synonyms: Pitot tube
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    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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