airflow

[ air-floh ]

noun

1. the air flowing past or through a moving body, as an airplane or automobile.

airflow

/ ˈɛəˌfləʊ /

noun

1. the flow of air in a wind tunnel or past a moving aircraft, car, train, etc; airstream

Word History and Origins

Origin of airflow¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

It’s to do with the way his brain processes the nuances of airflow.

From BBC

Perry, who was found dead in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles, suffered from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.

From Los Angeles Times

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease “is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs,” the Mayo Clinic says.

From Los Angeles Times

The fish is then hung in refrigeration with plenty of airflow for 7-9 days depending on the species.

From Salon

The medical examiner also noted that Perry, 54, had diabetes and suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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