Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

head loss

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.94 in modern English

Syllables: head- loss
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The pressure lost in a hydraulic system as fluid moves through a pipeline.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A loss of self-control leading to poor conduct.

Countable; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Determination of minor head loss is simple and straightforward, and a standared nomograph in common use is included at the end of the chapter."
"The total head loss is the sum of the head losses of all of the component pipes."
"A butterfly valve, like any restriction in a pipeline, is a source of head loss."
"Fulham will have time to assess their head loss and learn from it over the international break."

Usage

Inflected Forms

head losses (plural)

Phrases

lose one's head

Frequently Paired Words

lose one's head

Questions

What does head loss mean?: The pressure lost in a hydraulic system as fluid moves through a pipeline.

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