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Definition of Flow rate
1. Noun. The amount of fluid that flows in a given time.
Specialized synonyms: Cardiac Output
Generic synonyms: Rate
Derivative terms: Flow, Flow, Flow
Medical Definition of Flow rate
1. The amount of water that moves through an area (usually pipe) in a given period of time. (05 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flow Rate
Literary usage of Flow rate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Thus, determination of the influence of flow rate on amylase as well as calcium
concentration of saliva may provide further evidence for existence of a ..."
2. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"If the collection process is based primarily on adsorption, breakthrough time
should be proportional to the inverse of the flow rate []. ..."
3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"UC; Hennekens, CH; Taylor, JO Peak expiratory flow rate In an elderly population.
... Three measurements of peak expiratory flow rate were obtained by using ..."
4. Accutech Pneumatic Fracturing Extraction and Hot Gas Injection, Phase One (1994)
"As stated earlier, increasing air flow rate is the predominant way to extract
... The air flow rate is, in turn, determined by the vacuum pressure that can ..."
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