vortices

[ˈvɔːtɪsiːz]

vortices Definition

• 1. a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
• 2. a region in a fluid in which the flow revolves around an axis line
• 3. a spiral motion of fluid within a limited area

Using vortices: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vortices" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ship was caught in a vortex and was pulled under.

• Example

  The tornado created a vortex of debris.

• Example

  The water drained down the plughole in a vortex.

vortices Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vortices

• whirlpool
• whirlwind
• eddy
• swirl
• cyclone

Phrases with vortices

• vortex ring

  a toroidal-shaped vortex that is generated by an object moving through a fluid

  Example

  The smoke rings are examples of vortex rings.

• vortex shedding

  the process by which vortices are formed and shed from a body in a fluid flow

  Example

  Vortex shedding can cause vibrations in structures like bridges.

• von Karman vortex street

  an alternating pattern of swirling vortices caused by the unsteady separation of flow of a fluid around blunt bodies

  Example

  The von Karman vortex street is often observed in the wake of buildings and bridges.

📌

Summary: vortices in Brief

A 'vortex' [ˈvɔːtɪsiːz] refers to a mass of whirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind. It can also denote a region in a fluid where the flow revolves around an axis line or a spiral motion of fluid within a limited area. Examples include being caught in a vortex, a tornado creating a vortex of debris, and water draining down the plughole in a vortex.