venturi

/vɛnˈtuːri/

Definitions

1. noun

a device that takes advantage of the principle of the Venturi effect, used to measure flow rates or to increase the velocity of a fluid by constricting its passage

“The engineer used a venturi to measure the water flow rate in the river.”

Synonyms

  • flow meter
  • venturi tube

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • obstruction