venturi

noun

ven·tu·ri | \ ven-ˈtu̇r-ē

Definition of venturi

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a short tube with a tapering constriction in the middle that causes an increase in the velocity of flow of a fluid and a corresponding decrease in fluid pressure and that is used especially in measuring fluid flow or for creating a suction (as for driving aircraft instruments or drawing fuel into the flow stream of a carburetor)

Venturi

biographical name

Ven·tu·ri | \ ven-ˈtu̇r-ē

Definition of Venturi (Entry 2 of 2)

Robert Charles 1925–2018 American architect

Examples of venturi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Its keening climb to the redline is an orchestra of solid-lifter clatter, half-civilized exhaust bark, and the vigorous snorting of air through one hungry venturi. — Don Sherman, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs 1982 Chevrolet Corvette," 31 Aug. 2020 The most obvious place to begin is at the rear, where the central venturi tunnels dump their airflow. — Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, "Valkyrie Exposed! Aston Martin Reveals Wild Hypercar Images and Details," 12 July 2017

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