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Laminar

Meanings and phrases

laminar

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
adj.
  1. arranged in or consisting of laminae; laminal

laminar flow

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. nonturbulent streamline flow in parallel layers (laminae)
E.g.
  • Flow that is not turbulent is called laminar flow.
  • The wings of the Flamingo had a laminar flow airfoil and were made entirely of wood.
  • The Favorit has a high wing with a 6-series NACA laminar flow airfoil, straight tapered in plan.

laminar flow clean room

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. a clean room free of all extraneous particles; used in fabricating microprocessors
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