Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irrotational
Adjective
/ˌɪr.əˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/
Definition
Not subject to rotation; describing a flow pattern in fluid dynamics where there is no rotation or vorticity.
Examples
- The irrotational nature of the airflow allowed for smoother flight paths.
- In irrotational flow, the velocity field is conservative.
Meaning
In fluid mechanics, it refers to a flow field in which the flow at any point does not exhibit rotational motion.
Synonyms
- Non-rotational
- Stationary
- Equilibrium
