flow of air


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Noun1.flow of air - the flow of airflow of air - the flow of air; "she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her"
flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
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The boys among the mob outside intercepted the flow of air by climbing on each other's shoulders and looking in at the meeting, through the gaps left by the shattered glass.
It ensures the frequent flow of air even in low voltages."
IT is so hot at the moment because we have a flow of air coming from the south - and southerly winds from Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa lead to above-average temperatures.
He said the part controls the flow of air entering the turbine and any disruptions cause a destructive phenomenon which inflicts irreparable damage to the turbine.
"After Tuesday we are going to get a flow of air coming from central Europe bring slightly lower temperatures."
He said, 'In this period of heat, we should allow free flow of air in our environment so as to reduce the risk of contraction of diseases and other infections associated with overcrowding.'
It is designed with DMCI's innovation called Lumiventt, which aids the natural flow of air and light through three-story high openings called Sky Patios, and through breezeways located on the left and right wing of every floor.
They are necessary in maintaining systematized flow of air traffic and to avoid any needless traffic congestion.
The new LPT150 oil-free compressor Is designed to produce a continuous flow of air at pressures between two and four bar.
Bahrain is set to upgrade the air navigation system and instrument landing system (ILS) in a bid to improve standards and the flow of air traffic at the kingdom's international airport.
The initiative, which will see the airport using the world's latest landing technology, aims to improve standards and the flow of air traffic.
A control assembly regulator controls a flow of air to and from a tire-mounted air pumping tube.