kinematic viscosity

noun Physics.

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

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kinematic viscosity

—n
	ν a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid, equal to its absolute viscosity divided by its density

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kinematic viscosity kin·e·mat·ic viscosity (kĭn'ə-māt'ĭk)
n.

Symbol ν A measure used in fluid flow studies, usually expressed as the dynamic viscosity divided by the density of the fluid.

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kinematic viscosity

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See under viscosity.

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