American English pronunciation
How to pronounce airflow
IPA transcription: ['ɛɹfloʊ]
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['ɛɹfloʊ]
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['ɛɹfloʊ]
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Noun
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the flow of air
“she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her”
Usage examples
- Cliff faces generate standing waves in the airflow which concentrate insects near vertical areas.
- Strakes were also added on the fuselage to improve airflow.
- Nasal airflow may be added as an independent parameter to any speech sound.
- A dog tooth can also improve airflow and reduce drag at higher speeds.
- Airflow can speed up or slow down locally at different points over an aircraft.
- The difference between the upstream and downstream temperature indicates the mass airflow.
- Consonants may also be pronounced with simultaneous lateral and central airflow.