Meanings
- 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.
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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