airflow

noun

air·​flow ˈer-ˌflō How to pronounce airflow (audio)
: a flow of air
especially : the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it

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Both models also feature swappable mechanical keys and proprietary sixth-gen AeroBlade metal fans for thermals, which Acer says can increase airflow by up to 20 percent compared to plastic fans. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 In many cases—such as modeling airflow around an airplane wing, or the collapse of a star into a black hole—creating high-quality training data for AI models is slow and costly. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024 Ventilation along the roofline ensures airflow to prevent the dampness that can ruin belongings. Miles Walls, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 This means the panels can charge the car while driving or in different configurations, like partially opened for better airflow or fully closed during high-speed travel. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airflow 

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First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of airflow was in 1878

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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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airflow

noun
air·​flow -ˌflō How to pronounce airflow (audio)
: a flow of air
especially : the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air

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