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Meaning of headloss | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The difference in pressure between points in a hydraulic system of piping as a result of friction, elevation change etc.

Examples

“The headloss in a 16" pipe is 2 feet, but in a 20" pipe, it is just 1.2 feet.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Headman headmanship headmark headmaster Headmasters headmastership