cusec en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkjuˌsɛk/ (General-American)
- /ˈkjuː.sɛk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of cubic + second.
Meanings
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A measure of the rate of flow of fluid, especially through a pipeline, equal to one cubic foot per second.
If the flow is between 70,000 cusecs - 75,000 cusecs (expected during the first ten days of March and the second ten days of May), Bangladesh receives 35,000 cusecs, and India the rest.
2004, M. Monirul Qader Mirza, The Ganges Water Diversion: Environmental Effects and Implications:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cusecs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |