laminar
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- interlaminar adjective
- multilaminar adjective
Etymology
Origin of laminar
Example Sentences
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However, building on their earlier work, the team showed that fluids move through a pipe in a non-equilibrium phase transition, known as directed percolation, at the transition point between laminar and turbulent flow.
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
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
Some low-gooseneck bathroom faucets feature laminar flowing spouts to conserve water and prevent splashing.
From Seattle Times
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