noun
- a measure of the rotation of a fluid element, especially in meteorology and fluid dynamics
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The meteorologist analyzed the vorticity patterns to predict storm development.
- High vorticity values indicated strong rotational motion in the atmosphere.
- The hurricane’s vorticity increased as it moved over warm ocean waters.
- Scientists use vorticity measurements to understand tornado formation.
- The fluid’s vorticity changed dramatically near the boundary layer.
- Atmospheric vorticity helps forecasters track weather systems.