vortex shedding

British  

noun

1. the process by which vortices formed continuously by the aerodynamic conditions associated with a solid body in a gas or air stream are carried downstream by the flow in the form of a vortex street See also vortex street

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Example Sentences

A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface reveals how the ridges in the sponge’s skeleton suppress a destructive phenomenon called vortex shedding, which can cause catastrophic damage to structures like chimneys and smokestacks.

From New York Times

I figured it was vortex shedding, or the result of little tiny invisible whirls rolling off my face and ears.

From Washington Post

The phenomenon is called vortex shedding.

From New York Times

This is known as the vortex shedding effect which creates something known as vorticity and that is what Vortex Bladeless uses to generate energy.

From Forbes

This clip posted on YouTube from a film made as the bridge undulated, wavered and ultimately shows the very dramatic effect of vortex shedding.

From Forbes