airflow

American  

[air-floh] / ˈɛərˌfloʊ /

noun

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

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airflow British  

/ ˈɛəˌfləʊ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of airflow

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

These include a flame-resistant outer shell, a middle moisture barrier that blocks germs while allowing airflow, and an inner lining designed to help regulate body temperature.

From Science Daily

While the wind won't be as strong elsewhere across the UK, the resulting northerly airflow will bring colder conditions again.

From BBC

F1 cars use so-called 'venturi' underbodies to accelerate the airflow and create an area of low pressure that sucks the car to the ground to increase cornering performance.

From BBC

Using continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, can help lower that risk by improving sleep quality and maintaining steady airflow throughout the night.

From Science Daily

This is where a car gets sucked to the ground as the downforce increases at speed to the point that the airflow under the floor 'stalls'.

From BBC

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