laminar
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- interlaminar adjective
- multilaminar adjective
Etymology
Origin of laminar
Example Sentences
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For example, why do these transitions between laminar and turbulent flows occur and how can the transitions be characterized quantitatively?
From Science Daily
"The original Murray's Law was formulated by minimising the energy consumption to maintain the laminar flow in blood vessels, but it was unsuited for synthetic materials," says Binghan Zhou.
From Science Daily
If the viscosity is higher, the fluid flows calmly, a state known as laminar.
From Science Daily
It turns out that a soccer ball’s drag coefficient is approximately 2.5 times larger for laminar flow than for turbulent flow.
From Scientific American
Some low-gooseneck bathroom faucets feature laminar flowing spouts to conserve water and prevent splashing.
From Seattle Times
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