celerity

celerity Definition

ce·ler·ity (sə ler′i tē)

noun

swiftness in acting or moving; speed

Etymology: Fr célérité < L celeritas < celer, swift: see hold

celerity Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

wave: Transients in pipe flow: wave celerity, slow and rapid valve closure, surge pressures in rigid and elastic pipes.

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