: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The neck opening is slightly wider than some of its counterparts, which allows for better airflow amid warming temps.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the data center approach faces key challenges, including cooling GPUs without airflow and protecting hardware from cosmic radiation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The neck opening is slightly wider than some of its counterparts, which allows for better airflow amid warming temps.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
However, the data center approach faces key challenges, including cooling GPUs without airflow and protecting hardware from cosmic radiation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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