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 • Jun. 3, 2024
Puff jams tend to "melt" at the critical transition point from laminar to turbulent flow, giving way to the special statistical behavior of the directed percolation transition.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
When it comes to making a good soccer ball, the speed at which the air flow transitions from turbulent to laminar is critical.
From Scientific American • Nov. 19, 2022
When air flow transitions from turbulent to laminar flow, the drag coefficient rises rapidly.
From Scientific American • Nov. 19, 2022
The P-51 Mustang was the first production plane to use one of the NACAs laminar airfoils, a factor that contributed to its superior performance.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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