VORTICAL

Etymology

Adjective

vortical (comparative more vortical, superlative most vortical)

Of or pertaining to a vortex; containing vortices; moving in a vortex. [from 17th c.]

Synonyms

• (containing vortices): turbulent (of fluid flow)

Anagrams

• Victrola, victrola

Source: Wiktionary


Vor"ti*cal, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a vortex or vortexes; resembling a vortex in form or motion; whirling; as, a vortical motion.

– Vor"ti*cal*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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