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Torr (other)
Torr may refer to: * Torr, a unit of pressure named for physicist Evangelista Torricelli * Torr (surname), an English surname (including a list of persons with the name) * Torr Works, a limestone quarry in Somerset, England * ''Torr.'', the standard botanical author abbreviation for John Torrey * Torr Head, a headland in Northern Ireland in the barony of Cary * Torr, also written Tor or Thorr, a townland in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland * Törr, Czech metal band founded in 1977 See also * * * Tor (other) * Thor (other) * The Torrs The Torrs are a Local Nature Reserve and one of the four main hills in the North Devon coastal town of Ilfracombe. The Park originally was designed in the 1880s for Victorian recreation. The South West Coast Path The South West Coast Pat ..., hills in Devon, England * Torrs Hydro, a micro hydroelectric scheme in Derbyshire, England * Torr Marro, American lacrosse player {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torr
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a Pressure#Units, unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly of a standard atmosphere (unit), atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly (≈ ). Historically, one torr was intended to be the same as one "millimetre of mercury", but subsequent redefinitions of the two units of measurement, units made the torr marginally lower (by less than 0.000015%). The torr is not part of the International System of Units (SI). Even so, it is often combined with the metric prefix milli to name one millitorr (mTorr), equal to 0.001 Torr. The unit was named after Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist and mathematician who discovered the principle of the barometer in 1644. Nomenclature and common errors The unit name ''torr'' is written in letter case, lower case, while its symbol ("Torr") is always written with an uppercase initial; including in combinations with prefixes and other unit symbols, as in "mTorr" (millitorr) or " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torr (surname)
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Torr is an English surname. Notable people named Torr include *A. C. Torr, punning pseudonym of actor Frederick Hobson Leslie (1866–1892) * Cecil Torr (1857–1928), English antiquarian and author * Jane Torr, Australian academic *Michèle Torr (born Michelle Cléberte Tort in 1947), French singer and author * William George Torr (1853–1939), teacher and religious educator in South Australia See also * Torr (other) Torr may refer to: * Torr, a unit of pressure named for physicist Evangelista Torricelli * Torr (surname), an English surname (including a list of persons with the name) * Torr Works, a limestone quarry in Somerset, England * ''Torr.'', the stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torr Works
Torr Works quarry, is a limestone quarry at East Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. The quarry was formerly known as Merehead, a name which has been retained for its rail depot on the opposite side of the A361 road. Geology The site, located not far from a limestone deposit, covers an area of some 205 hectares, including 60 hectares which have been landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. A geodiversity audit of the site in 2004 recorded pale to dark grey well bedded Carboniferous Limestone dipping consistently southwards with a small area of overlying horizontally bedded buff-coloured Jurassic oolite, oolitic limestone forming an angular unconformity. History In 1938 the recently opened Merehead Quarry was taken over by Limmer and Trinidad. Twenty-five men were employed at the time. In 1958 the quarry was sold to Foster Yeoman who had been working Dulcote Quarry near Wells, Somerset, Wells. The quarry was renamed Torr Works (af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Torrey
John Torrey (August 15, 1796 – March 10, 1873) was an American botany, botanist, chemist, and physician. Throughout much of his career, he was a teacher of chemistry, often at multiple universities, while he also pursued botanical work, focusing on the flora of North America. His most renowned works include studies of the New York flora, the Mexican Boundary, the Pacific railroad surveys, and the uncompleted ''Flora of North America''. Biography Torrey was born in New York City in 1796, the second child of Capt. William and Margaret (née Nichols) Torrey.Robbins, C. C. (1968). John Torrey (1796–1873), His Life & Times. ''Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club''. Vol. 95, No. Nov. 6–Dec. 1968, 515–645. Torrey Botanical Club, New York. He showed a fondness for mechanics, and at one time planned to become a machinist. When he was 15 or 16, his father received an appointment to the state prison at Greenwich Village, New York, where he was tutored by Amos Eaton, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torr Head
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly (≈ ). Historically, one torr was intended to be the same as one "millimetre of mercury", but subsequent redefinitions of the two units made the torr marginally lower (by less than 0.000015%). The torr is not part of the International System of Units (SI). Even so, it is often combined with the metric prefix milli to name one millitorr (mTorr), equal to 0.001 Torr. The unit was named after Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist and mathematician who discovered the principle of the barometer in 1644. Nomenclature and common errors The unit name ''torr'' is written in lower case, while its symbol ("Torr") is always written with an uppercase initial; including in combinations with prefixes and other unit symbols, as in "mTorr" (millitorr) or "Torr⋅L/s" (torr-litres per second). The symbol (uppercase) should b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cary (barony)
Cary is a historic barony in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. To its north is the north-Antrim coast, and it is bordered by three other baronies: Dunluce Lower to the west; Dunluce Upper to the south; and Glenarm Lower to the south-east. The Giant's Causeway is situated on the north coast of Cary. Dunineny Castle lies in the civil parish of Ramoan within this barony. The barony is named after the Cothrugu (Cotraigib, Crotraigib), an ancient tribe. The hurling club Carey Faughs GAC, located in Ballyvoy, takes its name from the barony. Geographical features The geographical features of Cary include: *Giant's Causeway The Giant's Causeway () is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcano, volcanic fissure eruption, part of the North Atlantic Igneous Province active in the region during the Paleogene period. ... * Carneighaneigh and Knocklayd mountains * Glenshesk valley *The bays of Marketon (Margietown), Whitepark B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gweedore
Gweedore ( , officially known by its Irish language name, ) is a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) district, and parish, located on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal in the north-west of Ireland. It stretches some from Glasserchoo and Bloody Foreland in the north to Crolly in the south and around from Dunlewey in the east to Magheraclogher and Magheralosk in the west, and is sometimes described as one of Europe's most densely populated rural areas. It is the largest Irish-speaking district in Ireland, with a population of around 4,065, and is also the home of the northwest regional studios of the Irish-language radio service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, as well as an external campus of the University of Galway. Gweedore includes the settlements of Brinlack, Bunbeg, Derrybeg, Crolly (partially), and Dunlewey, and sits in the shade of County Donegal's highest peak, Errigal. Gweedore is known for being a cradle of Irish culture, with old Irish customs, traditional music, theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Törr
Törr is a Czech metal band founded in Prague in 1977. They are considered one of the first Czech black metal bands. To date, they have released ten studio albums, two live albums, and two compilations. History Early years: 1977–1986 Törr, named after the unit of pressure, was formed in 1977 by vocalist and guitarist Ota Hereš and drummer Pavel Kadeřábek, though the original spelling of their name lacked the metal umlaut it sports today. The band began by playing heavy metal, and a year later, they were joined by bass player Filip Moldan. Michael Jakubův soon replaced Kadeřábek on drums and in 1980, they added a second guitarist, Jiří Podzimek, becoming a foursome. Podzimek left a year later, however, and the band returned to playing as a trio until 1983, when David Strnad took on second guitar duties. Around this time, following Motörhead's example, the band added the metal umlaut to their name. In the summer of 1984, David Strnad was replaced by Miroslav Mach and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tor (other)
Tor, TOR or ToR may refer to: Places * Toronto, Canada ** Toronto Raptors * Tor, Pallars, a village in Spain * Tor, former name of Sloviansk, Ukraine, a city * Mount Tor, Tasmania, Australia, an extinct volcano * Tor Bay, Devon, England * Tor River, Western New Guinea, Indonesia * El Tor, Egypt, a small city on the Sinai coast Science and technology * ''Tor'' (fish), a genus of fish commonly known as mahseers * Target of rapamycin, a regulatory enzyme * Tor functor, in mathematics * Tor (network), an Internet communication method for enabling online anonymity ** The Tor Project, a software organization that maintains the Tor network and the related Tor Browser * Telex-on-radio, a wireless Teleprinter transmission medium People * Tor (given name), a Nordic masculine given name * Tor (surname) * Tor Johnson, stage name of Swedish professional wrestler and actor Karl Erik Tore Johansson (1902 or 1903–1971) * Tor (musician), Canadian electronic musician Tor Sjogren Arts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thor (other)
Thor is a Germanic god associated with thunder. Thor may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Comics * Thor in comics, various characters * Thor (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character with this name ** Thor (Ultimate Marvel), the Ultimate Marvel version of the character ** Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the 21st-century film version of the Marvel Comics character Fictional characters and entities * Thor (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), Thor (''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'') * Thor (Stargate), Thor (''Stargate'') * Thor (The Asylum) * Phecda Gamma Thor, from the anime ''Saint Seiya'' Film and television * Thor (film), ''Thor'' (film), a 2011 American live-action superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character * ''Thor: The Dark World'', a 2013 American film sequel * ''Thor: Ragnarok'', a 2017 American film sequel * ''Thor: Love and Thunder'', a 2022 American film sequel * ''Thor: Tales of Asgard'', a 2011 American direct-to-video animated film b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Torrs
The Torrs are a Local Nature Reserve and one of the four main hills in the North Devon coastal town of Ilfracombe. The Park originally was designed in the 1880s for Victorian recreation. The South West Coast Path The South West Coast Path is England's longest waymarked Long-distance footpaths in the UK, long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for , running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harb ... passes through the Torrs. References Local Nature Reserves in Devon Hills of Devon Ilfracombe {{Devon-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrs Hydro
Torrs Hydro is a micro hydroelectric scheme, owned by the community, in New Mills, Derbyshire. It is on the River Goyt, immediately below its confluence with the River Sett at the Torr weir. A 2.4-metre diameter steel trough screw turbine generates up to 63 kW of electricity. __TOC__ History Torr weir was built across the Goyt to provide a head for the Torr Mill, which occupied the same site. Torr Mill burnt down in 1912. On 20 September 2007 Torrs Hydro New Mills Limited, an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community, was formed. £100,000 of capital was raised from 200 members. Construction began in March 2008, and on 8 June the screw was delivered. It weighs 11 tonnes. Commissioning started in August and the scheme was handed over on 4 September 2008. Torrs Hydro has an agreement to sell its electricity to The Co-operative Group, which uses it to power its businesses, including its Co-op Food Co-op is a UK supermarket chain and the br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
