Definition

A device that measures how much fluid is moving through a pipe or other system.

Example

The engineer installed a flowmeter to monitor the water usage in the building.

Conversation

Have you ever used a flowmeter for your experiments?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really useful.

Yeah, they help you measure the flow rate of liquids accurately.

That sounds interesting! I might need to get one for my next project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flowmeter → It is formed from "flow" (from Old English "flowan", meaning to flow) and "meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "flowmeter" refers to a device that measures the flow of a liquid or gas.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flow' meaning to move smoothly and 'meter' meaning to measure. This helps you remember that a flowmeter is a device that measures how smoothly something flows.

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