Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laminar

adjective

/ˈlæmɪnər/

Definition

Relating to or resembling layers.

Examples

The river exhibited laminar flow, making it a calm body of water.
Laminar air flow is crucial in clean rooms to prevent contamination.
The study focused on the laminar characteristics of the fluid dynamics in the system.

Meaning

The term ‘laminar’ is often used to describe a flow regime in fluids where the flow is smooth and orderly, with layers of fluid sliding past one another.