outside diameter

collocation in English

meaningsofoutsideanddiameter

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outside
adjective
adverb
preposition
uk
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/us
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
not inside ...
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diameter
noun[C or U]
uk
/daɪˈæm.ɪ.tər/us
/daɪˈæm.ə.t̬ɚ/
(the length of) a straight line that reaches from one point on the edge of a round shape or object, through its centre, to a point on the ...
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(Definition ofoutsideanddiameterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The probe employed was circular with anoutsidediameterof 0.016 in. compared with a boundary-layer thickness of about 0.28 in.
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The boundary-layer measurements were made by means of a flattened hypodermic needle with anoutsidediameterof 0.51 mm.
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These stimuli consisted of a small spot (diameter 150 mm) and a concentric annulus (inside diameter 250 mm,outsidediameter2000 mm).
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Theoutsidediameterand the length of the ultrasonic sensor is 8 mm and 12 mm respectively; it has an arched surface, so it can fully contact the tube surface.
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Separate total-head and static-pressure tubes, made from 0.04 in.outsidediameternickel tubing, were used for the measurement of velocities and pressures throughout the boundary layer.
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For cone drivers, the quoted size is generally theoutsidediameterof the basket.
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It is 17ft moutsidediameterat curb level.
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In its original configuration, theoutsidediameterof the sleeve conductor is inch (exactly 6.35 mm).
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In the plumbing trade the size of copper tubing is measured by itsoutsidediameterin millimetres.
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Originally the round keep was 33 metres high and had anoutsidediameterof 15 metres.
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To prevent damage, standard barricades are made of 16-gauge steel tubing, measuring 1.5 inches on theoutsidediameter.
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The tower is 26ft moutsidediameterat ground level with walls 2ft6 in thick.
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Its nominal size is neither the inside noroutsidediameter.
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The tower is 52ft m to curb level and 25ft moutsidediameterat the base, with walls 2ft6 in thick.
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The structure would have anoutsidediameterof with a ring interior cross-section diameter and would provide 0.08 to partial gravity.
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From this equation, find theoutsidediameterof fork (dof).
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The gasket creates a pressure responsive seal on theoutsidediameterof the pipe, unlike standard compression joints, where pressure acts to separate the seal.
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The traversing wheel was eighteen inches in diameter with a 1.5in mm working face, strawboard rings eighteen inchesoutsidediameterby three inches radial dimension.
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Each ring had an inside diameter of about 5 mm, and anoutsidediameterof about 7 mm.
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