power-to-weight ratio

collocation in English

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ratio
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/us
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than ...
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(Definition ofratiofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Pneumatic actuators are often adopted in applications requiring highpower-to-weightratio, combined with low price and clean operation.
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Pneumatic artificial muscles have a highpower-to-weightratiowhich makes them suitable for legged robots.
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In addition, the introduction of the gas turbine engine has vastly improved the performance and thepower-to-weightratioof the helicopter.
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Aero-engines have become highly efficient and have a much betterpower-to-weightratio.
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Vehicle safety regulations have been issued concerning the carriage of passengers in caravans, tyres, the use of horns, thepower-to-weightratioof lorries, petrol tanks and caravan speeds.
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It has apower-to-weightratioof 418 bhp/ton.
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A highpower-to-weightratiowas a big part of the secret: roughly six pounds per horsepower, in a car that weighed just 1,650 pounds.
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The championship is made up of four classes split by apower-to-weightratio.
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Many riders who are primarily time-trialists have also been able to compete in everything but the steepest climbs because of their goodpower-to-weightratio.
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The poorpower-to-weightratioof the steam engine and bad weather were felt to limit the flying height achieved.
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There are few moving parts, decreasing the need for lubrication and potentially reducing maintenance costs, and thepower-to-weightratiois much higher.
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