flushing time

noun

The mean residence time which equals the ratio between the amount of fluid contained in the control volume and the flowrate through it.

Meanings

nounflushing time (countable and uncountable, plural flushing times)

plural flushing times

  1. countableuncountableThe mean residence time which equals the ratio between the amount of fluid contained in the control volume and the flowrate through it.
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