flowsensor
nounUK /ˈfləʊ ˌsɛnsə/
US /ˈfloʊ ˌsɛnsər/
A small tool that tells you how fast water, air, or gas is moving.
The flow sensor showed that the water was moving slowly through the pipe.
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2. A device in a car engine that measures how much air is going into the engine.
A dirty flow sensor can make the car engine run poorly.
3. A part in a medical machine that checks how much liquid or gas is given to a patient.
The nurse checked the flow sensor on the IV line.
4. A gadget in a home heating or water system that tracks how much water or gas is used.
The smart flow sensor sent an alert when a pipe started leaking.