hidrotimetría (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/ iˌdɾo.ti.meˈtɾi.a /

Translation options

• Hydrotimetry

Meaning

"Hidrotimetría" refers to the measurement of the flow rate of liquids or gases. It is a term commonly used in the context of hydraulic engineering, where the flow of fluids in pipes or channels needs to be accurately measured. The term is more commonly used in written technical contexts rather than in oral speech.

Examples

1. La hidrotimetría es fundamental para el diseño de sistemas de riego eficientes.

2. Hydrotimetry is essential for the design of efficient irrigation systems.

3. El curso de hidrotimetría me enseñó a medir caudales de agua de manera precisa.

4. The hydrotimetry course taught me how to measure water flow rates accurately.

Idiomatic expressions

• "Estar a hidrotimetría"
• Meaning: To be very punctual or precise.
• Example: Mi jefe siempre está a hidrotimetría con los horarios.

• Translation: My boss is always very punctual with schedules.

• "Tomar la hidrotimetría"

• Meaning: To measure something accurately.
• Example: Necesitamos tomar la hidrotimetría de la presión de los gases.
• Translation: We need to measure the pressure of the gases accurately.

Etymology

The term "hidrotimetría" is a combination of "hidro," which comes from the Greek "hudōr" meaning water, and "timetría," derived from the Greek "timē" which means value or measure.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Medición de caudales (flow rate measurement), hidráulica (hydraulics)
• Antonyms: Inexactitud (inaccuracy), imprecisión (imprecision)