TORSION METER
\tˈɔːʃən mˈiːtə], \tˈɔːʃən mˈiːtə], \t_ˈɔː_ʃ_ə_n m_ˈiː_t_ə]\
Definitions of TORSION METER
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An instrument for determining the torque on a shaft, and hence the horse power of an engine, esp. of a marine engine of high power, by measuring the amount of twist of a given length of the shaft. Called also torsimeter, torsiometer, torsometer.
By Oddity Software
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An instrument for determining the torque on a shaft, and hence the horse power of an engine, esp. of a marine engine of high power, by measuring the amount of twist of a given length of the shaft. Called also torsimeter, torsiometer, torsometer.
By Noah Webster.
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