nounfemininepl: vorticities
vorticidade
1. A measure of the rotation or spinning motion in a fluid, mathematically defined as the curl of the velocity field
The vorticity in the hurricane's center was extremely high, causing powerful rotational winds.
A vorticidade no centro do furacão era extremamente alta, causando ventos rotatórios poderosos.
2. In physics and fluid dynamics, the tendency of a fluid element to rotate about its own axis
Engineers calculated the vorticity to understand the behavior of turbulent flow in the pipe.
Os engenheiros calcularam a vorticidade para entender o comportamento do fluxo turbulento no tubo.
3. The angular velocity of a small fluid element relative to the surrounding flow
The vorticity vector points perpendicular to the plane of rotation.
O vetor de vorticidade aponta perpendicularmente ao plano de rotação.
Vorticity is a specialized scientific and technical term primarily used in meteorology, oceanography, fluid mechanics, and physics. It is not part of everyday conversation in either Brazilian Portuguese or English-speaking cultures, but is essential terminology in academic and professional environments dealing with fluid dynamics and atmospheric sciences.
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