tubularity

/tjuːbjuːlɑːrɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being tubular or tubular in form; the quality of having a tube-like shape or structure.

“The engineer studied the tubularity of the new pipe to ensure it could withstand the water pressure.”

2. noun

In physics, a measure of the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a tube to the area of its entrance; a dimensionless quantity used to describe the efficiency of fluid flow.

“The researcher calculated the tubularity of the air pipe to optimize airflow in the machine.”

Synonyms

  • cylindricity
  • tubularness

Antonyms

  • asymmetry
  • irregularity