"darcy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: darcys [plural], darcies [plural]
Etymology: From the surname of the French scientist Henry Darcy. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|s|+}} darcy (plural darcys or darcies)
  1. A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand. Wikipedia link: darcy Categories (topical): Units of measure Derived forms: millidarcy

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