orifice

UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔr.ɪ.fɪs/
orificenoun
orifices
pl
UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔr.ɪ.fɪs/
Traductions
The doctor examined the patient's nasal orifice.
Le médecin a examiné l'orifice nasal du patient.
Définitions
An opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as a mouth or nostril.
The doctor examined the patient's nasal orifice for any signs of infection.
An opening in a pipe or tube, or in a machine or device, through which something flows or is emitted.
The engineer checked the orifice of the valve to ensure it was not blocked.
orificeadjective
UK
/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/
US
/ˈɔːr.ə.fɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "orifice plate").
Traductions
Traductions supplémentaires
orificielTerme technique, peu usité.
Définitions
Relating to or serving as an orifice.
The orifice diameter was measured with precision.