Pitot tube


Definition: Meaning of, Pitot tube in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tjuːb /

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Pitot tube Pitot tubes
  1. 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
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  2. 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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