vortex ring en · NOUN
Meanings
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A toroidal vortex in a fluid or gas, i.e. a region where the fluid mostly spins around an imaginary axis line that forms a closed loop.
Vortex rings are rarely noticed unless the motion is revealed by suspended particles, as in smoke rings.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vortex rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |