Meanings
nounPirani gauge (plural Pirani gauges)
plural Pirani gauges · alternative Pirani gage
- natural sciencesA robust thermal conductivity gauge used for the measurement of the pressures in vacuum systems.
Origin
Named after Marcello Stefano Pirani.
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Pirani gauge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pirani%20gauge
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