torr
torr · torrs · torr
A unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 0.001316 atmospheres or 133.3 pascalsA unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 0.001316 atmospheres or 133.3 pascals.
US/tˈɔɹ/
Meaning
1 sensesA unit of pressure that is equal to approximately 0.001316 atmospheres or 133.3 pascals.
a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Clipping of Torricelli; named after Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608–1647),Clipping of Torricelli; named after Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608–1647), who discovered the principle of the barometer.
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Forms
plural: torrs / torrSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli:millimeter of mercurymm Hg
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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