vorticity

/ˌvɔːrtɪˈsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A measure of the rotation of a fluid, such as air or water, around a central axis, often used to describe weather patterns or fluid dynamics.

“The high vorticity in the storm caused the strong winds and heavy rainfall.”

Synonyms

  • gyration
  • rotation
  • spin

Antonyms

  • stagnation
  • stillness