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PITOT

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There are 5 entries related to PITOT in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does PITOT mean?
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French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771) (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

2. What does PITOT HEAD mean?
definition
Measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed

3. What does PITOT TUBE mean?
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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 (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

4. Who is/was HENRI PITOT?
definition
French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)

5. What does PITOT-STATIC TUBE mean?
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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


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