noun
- an instrument that measures the rate of flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or channel
Usage: technical
Examples
- The technician installed a flowmeter to monitor water usage in the building.
- Engineers use flowmeters to measure the rate of oil flowing through pipelines.
- The digital flowmeter displayed readings in gallons per minute.
- A malfunctioning flowmeter can lead to inaccurate billing for utilities.
- The laboratory’s flowmeter helps researchers control the precise flow of chemicals.
- Industrial flowmeters are essential for monitoring production processes.