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RESISTANCE ECOULEMENT [2 records]

Record 1 2010-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

Any factor within a conduit or channel that impedes the flow of fluid, such as surface roughness or sudden bends, contractions, or expansions.

Key term(s)
  • resistance to flow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
CONT

Les quatre critères principaux d'un bon fonctionnement [d'un filtre] sont la résistance à l'écoulement, la résistance à l'éclatement, l'intégrité structurelle et la capacité/efficacité.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

The force retarding the flow of water or wind over the surface of the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Force qui ralentit l'écoulement de l'eau ou de l'air à la surface du sol.

Spanish

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