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K-factor

K-factor noun: the number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.

Noun

K-factor (plural K-factors)

  1. The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.
  2. The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor.
  3. A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature.
  4. A measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion.
  5. The discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula.
  6. The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.
  7. The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.
  8. The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.
  9. A measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.

Forms of K-factor

pluralK-factors

Questions about K-factor

What does K-factor mean?
K-factor means the number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.
What part of speech is K-factor?
K-factor is a noun.
What is the plural of K-factor?
The plural of K-factor is K-factors.

Words near K-factor in the dictionary

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  9. K-food
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