Meanings
proper noun
- A theorem in fluid dynamics relating the speed of fluid flowing from an orifice to the height of fluid above the opening.
Synonyms: Torricelli's theorem
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA theorem in fluid dynamics relating the speed of fluid flowing from an orifice to the height of fluid above the opening.
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Origin
Named after the Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli.
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Torricelli's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Torricelli's%20law
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“Torricelli's law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Torricelli's%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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