k-factor

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Synonyms: k, y, h, a, w, c, g, x, d, o, n

Antonyms: k, y, h, a, w, c, g, x, d, o, n

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|aeronautics}} The number of [[pulse]]s expected for every [[volumetric]] [[unit]] of [[fluid]] passing through a given [[flowmeter]].
2. The [[relative]] [[pelleting]] [[efficiency]] of a given [[centrifuge]] [[rotor]].
3. A [[systematic]] means of classifying a [[crude oil]] according to its [[paraffinic]], [[naphthenic]], [[intermediate]] or [[aromatic]] nature.
4. {{lb|en|electrical engineering}} A measurement of how well a [[power]] [[transformer]] can handle [[harmonic]] [[distortion]].
5. {{lb|en|firefighting}} The [[discharge]] [[rate]] from a [[nozzle]], as calculated using a [[formula]].
6. {{lb|en|metallurgy}} The [[bend]]ing [[capacity]] of [[sheet metal]], as calculated using a [[formula]].
7. The [[proportion]] of [[annual]] [[average]] [[daily]] [[traffic]] occurring in an [[hour]].
8. {{lb|en|accounting}} The [[ratio]] of the [[value]] of [[deferrable]] [[expense]]s to the value of estimated [[gross]] [[profit]]s.
9. {{lb|en|marketing}} A measure of [[growth]] based on the number of [[invitation]]s sent by [[user]]s and the number of resulting [[conversion]]s.

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