"Secchi disk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Secchi disks [plural]
Etymology: Secchi + disk. From Italian Secchi, from Angelo Secchi. Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|Secchi}} Italian Secchi Head templates: {{en-noun}} Secchi disk (plural Secchi disks)
  1. A circular disk used to measure water transparency (and thus turbidity) Wikipedia link: Secchi disk, en:Angelo Secchi Categories (topical): Measuring instruments, Optics, Water Synonyms: Secchi disc Related terms: Secchi depth Translations (Translations): disco Secchi (Italian), disco di Secchi (Italian)

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