Sankey diagram en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Irish captain Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey, who used this type of diagram in 1898 to illustrate the energy efficiency of a steam engine.
Meanings
- A flow diagram in which the width of the arrows is proportional to the flow rate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey diagrams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |