vortical
Use Vortical in a sentence
tɪ adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a vortex.
2.
suggesting or resembling a vortex.
3.
moving in a vortex.
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vortex (ˈvɔːtɛks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -texes, -tices | |
| 1. | a whirling mass or rotary motion in a liquid, gas, flame, etc, such as the spiralling movement of water around a whirlpool |
| 2. | any activity, situation, or way of life regarded as irresistibly engulfing |
| [C17: from Latin: a whirlpool; variant of | |
| vortical | |
| —adj | |
| 'vortically | |
| —adv | |
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Vortical
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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The focus of their study was the low-pressure vortical zone that forms behind the blunt trailing edge.
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