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darcy
1[ dahr-see ]
noun
- Physics. a unit of permeability, representing the flow, at 1 atmosphere, of 1 cubic centimeter of fluid with 1 centipoise viscosity in 1 second through a 1-square-centimeter cross section of porous medium 1 centimeter long.
Darcy
2[ dahr-see ]
noun
- a male given name.
Darcy
1/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
- Darcy(James) Les(lie)18951917MAustralianSPORT AND GAMES: boxerMISC: folk hero ( James ) Les ( lie ). 1895–1917, Australian boxer and folk hero, who lost only five professional fights and was never knocked out, considered a martyr after his death from septicaemia during a tour of the United States
darcy
2/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
- geology a unit expressing the permeability coefficient of rock D
Darcy,
1- French engineer who formulated the law (now named for him) governing the rate at which a fluid flows through a permeable medium. The darcy unit, used to measure the permeability of porous substances, is also named after him.
darcy
2- A unit used to measure the permeability of porous substances such as soil. One darcy is equal to the passage of 1 cubic centimeter of fluid having a viscosity of 1 centipoise for 1 second under the pressure of 1 atmosphere through a medium having a volume of 1 cubic centimeter.
Word History and Origins
Origin of darcy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of darcy1
Example Sentences
The winning goal came from Leon Draisaitl, who beat Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper on the power play with 1:42 left in the extra period.
In March, Oliver Darcy reported in his Status newsletter that incoming Paramount Global president Jeff Shell communicated with Owens and CBS News president and CEO Wendy McMahon that they needed to get on board with a settlement deal.
And this makes the details of a recording of Owens’ emotional meeting with the “60 Minutes” team obtained by Darcy that much more alarming.
Actor Jack Lowden has said he likes the idea of "breaking down barriers" by being a ginger Mr Darcy in a new adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
On his role in Netflix's six-part adaptation of Austen's classic novel, Lowden said he might draw on inspiration from some actors who have previously played the iconic Mr Darcy role.
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