: 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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The goal is not just a smaller nose; in some cases, patients also seek improvements related to nasal airflow or breathing function.
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Even a thin layer of ice can increase weight and disrupt airflow, pushing engines to work harder.
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Its twin-skin airflow recirculates heat in a way to accelerate second burn, which eliminates smoke.
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Without adequate airflow to dry the shower area after use, moisture lingers on surfaces longer.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Even a thin layer of ice can increase weight and disrupt airflow, pushing engines to work harder.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Its twin-skin airflow recirculates heat in a way to accelerate second burn, which eliminates smoke.
—Simon Heptinstall
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
Without adequate airflow to dry the shower area after use, moisture lingers on surfaces longer.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 8 Jan. 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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