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Laminar

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to a smooth flow of a fluid in which all the layers move parallel to each other.

Sample sentence 1: The laminar flow of the water in the pipe helps reduce the turbulence and allows for more efficient transportation.

Sample sentence 2: The wind tunnel is designed to generate a laminar airflow to accurately measure the aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of boundary layer flow in fluid dynamics where the fluid flows in smooth sheets or layers without any turbulence.

Sample sentence 1: The researcher focused on the study of laminar to turbulent flow transition in natural convection.

Sample sentence 2: Understanding the characteristics of laminar flows is crucial in designing efficient heat exchangers.

Part of speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a smooth and steady manner without any disruptions or turbulence.

Sample sentence 1: The aircraft glided laminarly through the sky, providing the passengers with a comfortable flight experience.

Sample sentence 2: The liquid nitrogen was poured into the container laminarly, ensuring there was no splashing or loss of the valuable substance.

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