irrotational

adjective

ir·​ro·​ta·​tion·​al ˌir-(r)ō-ˈtā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce irrotational (audio)
1
: not rotating or involving rotation
2
: free of vortices
irrotational flow

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of irrotational was in 1875

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“Irrotational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrotational. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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