cusec
Definition
Noun: "cusec" is a unit of measurement for fluid flow rate, equal to one cubic foot per second. It is primarily used in hydrology and engineering to quantify the volume of water or other fluids moving through a channel or pipe.
Usage Examples
- (The volume of water flowing per second was 500 cubic feet.)
- (The flow rate was determined in cubic feet per second.)
Advanced Usage
- "cusec" is often used in technical contexts such as irrigation planning, flood control, and water resource management. It is a contraction of "cubic feet per second" (cfs), and the term is especially common in regions using imperial units (e.g., the United States, India, and parts of the UK).
Variants and Related Words
Cubic foot per second (n): the full form of "cusec".
- The flow rate of the canal is 200 cubic feet per second. (Equivalent to 200 cusecs.)
Cumec (n): a related unit for flow rate in the metric system, equal to one cubic meter per second.
- The river's flow was 10 cumecs, which is roughly 353 cusecs. (Comparison of metric and imperial units.)
Synonyms
Cubic foot per second (cfs): the standard term for the same unit.
- The pump delivers 50 cfs of water. (Same as 50 cusecs.)
Flow rate: a general term for the volume of fluid moving per unit time.
- The flow rate of the pipeline is 100 cusecs. (The volume per second.)
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms involving "cusec", as it is a highly technical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are associated with "cusec", as it is a noun with no verb form.