reynolds number

Reyn·olds num·ber

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ren-ldz nuhm-ber]
- /ˈrɛn ldz ˈnʌm bər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ren-ldz nuhm-ber]
- /ˈrɛn ldz ˈnʌm bər/

Definitions of reynolds number words

noun reynolds number a dimensionless number, vρl/η, where v is the fluid velocity, ρ the density, η the viscosity and l a dimension of the system. The value of the number indicates the type of fluid flow 0
noun reynolds number a dimensionless parameter used to determine the nature of fluid flow along surfaces and around objects, as in a wind tunnel 0
noun reynolds number A Reynolds number is a particular combination of properties of a flow, which shows how turbulent it is. 0
noun reynolds number This term is named for the British engineer Osborne Reynolds (1842-1912) 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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