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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Orifice Orifice The term 'Orifice' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, (1) An opening with closed perimeter, usually sharp edged, and of regular form in a plate, wall, or partition through which water may flow, generally used for the purpose of measurement or control of water. (2) The end of a small tube, such as a Pitot tube, piezometer, etc. '. The term 'Orifice' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' An opening with a closed perimeter and a regular form through which water flows. If the perimeter is not closed or if the opening flows only partially full, the orifice becomes a weir'. Previous 5 Terms: Organophosphates oribi orientation Orientation Orientation Exercise (Seminar) Next 5 Terms: oriform ORIG origin Original cost Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.