airflow

[air-floh]

noun

1. the air flowing past or through a moving body, as an airplane or automobile.

airflow

/ ˈɛəˌfləʊ /

noun

1. the flow of air in a wind tunnel or past a moving aircraft, car, train, etc; airstream

Word History and Origins

Origin of airflow¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

These variations make it difficult to implement consistent airflow improvements, which reinforces the need for personalized ventilation options.

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Once an aircraft moves faster than the speed of sound, the airflow becomes compressible instead.

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Fly any slower, and the airflow over the wings would be insufficient to keep the plane in the sky.

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The subtle highs and lows create ridges, which sear, and recessed pockets that promote airflow and deter sticking.

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This change in weather is driven by the position of Storm Benjamin in the North Sea, drawing down a cold Arctic northerly airflow across the UK.

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• air 
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• gust 
• whiff