K-factor

noun

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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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  1. 6
    The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.
  2. 7
    The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.
  3. 8
    The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.
  4. 9
    A measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.

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