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k-factor

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.47 in modern English

Syllables
k--fac-tor
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.

noun

The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor.

noun

A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature.

noun

A measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion.

noun

The discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula.

noun

The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.

noun

The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.

noun

The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.

Inflected Forms

K-factors (plural)

Questions

What does k-factor mean?
The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.

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