pitot Meaning of "pitot"

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  1. (n) French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)
  2. (n) measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow

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  • "We do not know whether the Pitot tubes (the sensors that measure airspeed) played a role in the accident. No one knows," Gallois said.
    on Jun 14, 2009 By: Louis Gallois Source: AFP

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