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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.
2. 2
   The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor.
3. 3
   A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature.
4. 4
   A measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion.
5. 5
   The discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula.

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6. 6
   The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.
7. 7
   The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.
8. 8
   The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.
9. 9
   A measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.

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