In a message dated 99-08-14 18:01:33 EDT, jonmac@ndirect.co.uk writes:
<< why is rpm trans-Atlantic pluralised? Revs or revolutions per minute means
rpm, so why does another 's' go on the end of rpm? This issue is causing me
a considerable loss of sleep. >>
John,
That's a good question....I just sort of slurr out the extra "s" occasionally
without thinking about it...most often I'll say "revs" in discussion....beats
me!
Chip Krout
'76 TR6 CF57822U (Being Reborn For Y2K)
'70 Spit Mk3 FDU78512L (Fun Driver)
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