pitot

• 专有名词，指法国物理学家亨利·皮托（1695-1771），以发明皮托管而闻名，皮托管是测量流体流速的仪器。

A proper noun referring to a French physicist (1695-1771) known for inventing the Pitot tube, a measuring instrument used to determine fluid flow velocity.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. Measuring instrumentC1formalscientific

   A device used to measure fluid flow velocity, typically consisting of a tube with an open end facing the flow.

   皮托管

   • The Pitot tube is essential for measuring airspeed in aircraft.
   • Engineers used a Pitot tube to calculate the water flow in the pipe.
   • The Pitot-static system relies on the Pitot tube for accurate readings.

   同义词pitot tube

2. C2formal

   Henri Pitot, a French physicist and engineer who invented the Pitot tube in the 18th century.

   法国物理学家

   • Henri Pitot was a notable figure in fluid dynamics.
   • The Pitot tube was named after its inventor, Henri Pitot.
   • Pitot's contributions to engineering are still recognized today.