darcy

nouncommon in dialogue

A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand.

noun

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A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand.

Etymology

From the surname of the French scientist Henry Darcy.

Forms

plural: darcys, darcies

Dara · A male given name from Irish.darby · A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of…Darby · A habitational surname from Old Norse.

darcy · A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand.

Darcy · A Norman baronial surname from Old French.dare · To have enough courage (to do something).Dare · A surname.

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