kinematic viscosity


nounPhysics.
  1. the coefficient of viscosity of a fluid divided by the density, usually measured in stokes.

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British Dictionary definitions for kinematic viscosity

kinematic viscosity

noun
  1. a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid, equal to its absolute viscosity divided by its density: Symbol: ν

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Scientific definitions for kinematic viscosity

kinematic viscosity

[ kĭn′ə-mătĭk ]


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