torr

[ tawr ]

noun

1. a unit of pressure, being the pressure necessary to support a column of mercury one millimeter high at 0°C and standard gravity, equal to 1333.2 microbars.

torr

/ tɔː /

noun

1. a unit of pressure equal to one millimetre of mercury (133.322 newtons per square metre)

Word History and Origins

Origin of torr¹

First recorded in 1945–50; named after E. Torricelli

Word History and Origins

Origin of torr¹

C20: named after E. Torricelli

Example Sentences

A high rock or peak: also a tower, thus retaining the same meaning it had, as torr, with the Anglo-Saxons.

From Project Gutenberg

Marian was delighted that he recognised all the torrs on the drive home, and very proud of his height, his beauty, and his cordial, well-bred gentlemanlike manners, which gave the Wortleys general satisfaction.

From Project Gutenberg

“No sea, no torrs! one wanted something to look at! and such a church!”

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