Mariotte's bottle

noun

A device that delivers a constant rate of flow from closed bottles or tanks.

Meanings

nounMariotte's bottle (plural Mariotte's bottles)

plural Mariotte's bottles · alternative Mariotte bottle

  1. A device that delivers a constant rate of flow from closed bottles or tanks.

Origin

Named after French physicist Edme Mariotte (1620-1684).

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