boundary layer

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Definition of boundary layer

: a region of fluid (such as air) moving relative to a nearby surface (such as that of an airplane wing) that is slowed by the viscosity of the fluid and its adhesion to the surface

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The forecast called for more on and off snow showers through the early afternoon and the focus was along the lakefront because of boundary layer convergence and the influence of a northeast wind off the lake,’’ Scott said. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Snow job? Cubs postpone while White Sox play — and both teams made right call," 9 Apr. 2018 The ability to fly low in a hurricane reveals details about the engine of a hurricane: the boundary layer where warm evaporating water energizes the clouds above. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "NOAA's Revolutionary Hurricane-Hunting Drone Program Is Broke," 2 Oct. 2017 The boundary layer also makes them unsuited for desert climates, where the insulation puts them at risk of daytime overheating. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Why Are Some Leaves Massive and Others Minuscule?," 1 Sep. 2017

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