laminar

adjective

lam·​i·​nar ˈla-mə-nər How to pronounce laminar (audio)
: arranged in, consisting of, or resembling laminae

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NASA traced the problem back to the aileron rudder interconnect and laminar air flow. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laminar was in 1811

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“Laminar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminar. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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laminar

adjective
lam·​i·​nar ˈlam-ə-nər How to pronounce laminar (audio)
: arranged in, consisting of, or resembling laminae
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