laminar

Also lam·i·nar·y

[lam-uh-ner]

adjective

1. composed of, or arranged in, laminae.

Other Word Forms

• interlaminar adjective
• multilaminar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of laminar¹

First recorded in 1800–15; lamin(a) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

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