What is another word for rankine?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈaŋka͡ɪn] (IPA)

Synonyms for Rankine:

What are the hypernyms for Rankine?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    British/Imperial units, energy units, temperature units, thermodynamic units.

What are the hyponyms for Rankine?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Rankine

The result of the immoral habits and "liberal opinions" which he had learnt at Irvine were soon apparent in that event of which he speaks in his Epistle to John rankine with such unbecoming levity.
"Robert Burns"
Principal Shairp
We appear to have very little published information on the subject, except that which describes the labors of Morin, of France, about forty years ago, and that which has been given to us by Professor rankine more recently in this country.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose
Alexander, 58 rankine, William Birch, 87. Rantoul, Robert, 86, 87. Rattray, Hon.
"Scotland's Mark on America"
George Fraser Black

Related words: Rankine engine, steam cycles, thermodynamic cycle, steam turbine, steam engine, vapor cycles, cycle conversion

Related questions:

  • How does a rankine cycle work?
  • How does a rankine engine work?
  • How does a vapor cycle work?
  • Word of the Day

    Chases sign
    The term "Chases sign" refers to a linguistic phenomenon known as synonymy, wherein multiple words or phrases are used interchangeably to convey a similar meaning. Synonyms for "Ch...