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Bernoulli's principle

ber-NOO-leez PRIN-sih-pul

bɜːrˈnuːliːz ˈprɪnsɪpəl

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Bernoulli'sprinciple

Dictionary meaning

The principle that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure; fundamental to lift generation in aircraft wings.

History and origin

Named after Daniel Bernoulli (1700–1782).

Common mispronunciations

BER-noo-leezber-NOO-lee PRIN-sih-pul

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