Sentences with CLEPSYDRA
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"The ancient Greeks used a clepsydra to measure time."
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"In some cultures, a clepsydra was used for divination purposes."
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"The water-powered clepsydra was a popular timekeeping device in ancient Egypt."
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"Archaeologists have discovered well-preserved clepsydras in ancient tombs."
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"The accuracy of a clepsydra depends on the size of the water vessel."
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"The flow of water in a clepsydra was controlled by a small opening."
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"Unlike modern clocks, clepsydras rely on the steady flow of water."
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"The invention of the clepsydra marked a significant advancement in timekeeping."
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"There are still functioning clepsydras in museum collections around the world."
10
"The word 'clepsydra' comes from the Greek words 'kleptein' and 'hydor', meaning 'to steal water."
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"Ancient Chinese clepsydras used floating bowls to measure time."
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"The use of clepsydras declined with the introduction of mechanical clocks."
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"The flow rate of water in a clepsydra can be adjusted by changing the size of the orifice."
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"Some clepsydras were equipped with bells or gongs to indicate specific time intervals."
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"The invention of the clepsydra predates the invention of the hourglass."
