headloss

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English loss.

Origin

English

loss

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms