Glossary P

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A Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is the highest forced expiratory flow measured with a peak flow meter.

A peak flow is the maximum instantaneous Discharge of a stream or river at a given location. It usually occurs at or near the time of maximum stage.

Deutsch: Spitzenleistung / Español: Potencia pico / Português: Potência máxima / Français: Puissance de crête / Italiano: Potenza di picco /

A Peak power is Power generated by a utility unit that operates at a very low capacity factor; generally used to meet short-lived and variable high demand periods.

A peer review is In EMAP, peer review means written,

PEF --->Peak expiratory flow