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rpm

/ˌɑːr.piːˈem/

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noun

/ˌɑːr.piːˈem/B2formal
  • ruАббревиатура, обозначающая количество полных оборотов, которые двигатель или мотор совершает за одну минуту, используемая для измерения его скорости или производительности.

An abbreviation referring to the number of complete rotations a motor or engine makes in one minute, used to measure its speed or performance.

  1. Revolutions Per MinuteB2formaltechnical

    A unit of measurement for the rotational speed of a mechanical component, such as an engine or a disk.

    ruОбороты в минуту

    • The car engine idles at about 800 rpm.
    • The hard drive spins at 7200 rpm.
    • The technician checked the motor's rpm with a tachometer.

    Synonymsrevolutions per minute

Forms
  • rpm plural form
  • rpms' possessive plural form
  • rpm's possessive singular form