airflow

Thân thiện

She adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her.

Definition

Noun: The movement or current of air, especially as it moves around or through an object or space.

Usage

"Airflow" is used to describe the path, direction, or quality of moving air. It is a technical term common in engineering, aerodynamics, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and everyday contexts involving fans, ventilation, or aerodynamics.

Examples

• The car's design was tested in a wind tunnel to optimize its airflow and reduce drag.
• For proper ventilation, it's important not to block the airflow from the air conditioner.
• The engineer studied the airflow patterns over the aircraft's wing.

Advanced Usage

• Laminar airflow: A smooth, orderly flow of air in parallel layers with minimal mixing.
  • The laboratory requires a laminar airflow cabinet to maintain a sterile environment.
• Turbulent airflow: A chaotic, irregular flow of air characterized by eddies and swirls.
  • The rough surface of the terrain caused turbulent airflow, making the landing bumpy.

Variants and Related Words

• Air current (n): A more general term for a flow of air, often used in meteorology (e.g., jet stream, ocean current).
• Ventilation (n): The provision of fresh air or the system that allows air to flow through a space.
• Aerodynamics (n): The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between air and solid bodies moving through it.

Synonyms

• Draft
• Air current
• Wind (in a general sense, though "wind" typically refers to natural outdoor movement)

Related Phrases

• Airflow sensor / meter: A device that measures the rate of air flow.
  • The mechanic replaced the faulty mass airflow sensor in the engine.
• To obstruct / impede / block the airflow: To get in the way of air movement.
  • A pile of boxes in front of the heater will obstruct the airflow.
• To improve / enhance the airflow: To make air move more freely or efficiently.
  • Cleaning the dust from the computer's fans will improve its airflow and cooling.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the flow of air
   • she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her

Từ đồng nghĩa

• air flow
• flow of air