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laminar flow

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laminar flow
n.
Nonturbulent flow of a viscous fluid in layers near a boundary, as that of lubricating oil in bearings.
laminar flow  (lm-nr)
Smooth, orderly movement of a fluid, in which there is no turbulence, and any given subcurrent moves more or less in parallel with any other nearby subcurrent. Laminar flow is common in viscous fluids, especially those moving at low velocities. Compare turbulent flow.
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Noun1.laminar flow - nonturbulent streamline flow in parallel layers (laminae)
streamline flow - flow of a gas or liquid in which the velocity at any point is relatively steady
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