kinematic viscosity


noun Physics.

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

Words nearby kinematic viscosity

British Dictionary definitions for kinematic viscosity

kinematic viscosity

noun

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

Medical definitions for kinematic viscosity

kinematic viscosity
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n.

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

Scientific definitions for kinematic viscosity

kinematic viscosity
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See under viscosity.