venturi Meaning & Definition
/vɛnˈtjʊəɹi/
What Does Venturi Mean?
As a noun, venturi means A venturi tube. It is also used to mean The throat of a carburetor, which is shaped so as to produce depressurization and swirling of the incoming air, allowing drops of fuel to be atomized (aerosolized).
Quick Facts About Venturi
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //vɛnˈtjʊəɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | venturi tube |
| Plural | venturis |
Venturi Definition (Noun)
- A venturi tube.
- The throat of a carburetor, which is shaped so as to produce depressurization and swirling of the incoming air, allowing drops of fuel to be atomized (aerosolized).
- A constriction in the flow of air to lungs.
Noun
- The throat of a carburetor.
Synonyms of Venturi
Venturi synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Venturi
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Venturi in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
venturi (plural venturis or venturi)
Words That Rhyme With Venturi
Origin of Venturi
After Giovanni Battista Venturi (1746-1822), an Italian physicist who studied air flow and water flow.
How Do You Say Venturi?
You say venturi as //vɛnˈtjʊəɹi//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Venturi
What part of speech is venturi?
Venturi is a noun.
What is another word for venturi?
Close synonyms of venturi are venturi tube. See the full list of venturi synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of venturi?
The plural of venturi is venturis.