Meaning Of The Word Reynolds number

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Reynolds number in American English
a dimensionless parameter used to determine the nature of fluid flow along surfaces and around objects, as in a wind tunnel

Reynolds number in British English
noun: a dimensionless number, vρ l/η, where v is the fluid velocity, ρ the density, η the viscosity and l a dimension of the system. The value of the number indicates the type of fluid flow

Reynolds number in Chemical Engineering
noun: A Reynolds number is a particular combination of properties of a flow, which shows how turbulent it is.

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