Definition of "laminar flow" []

• Nonturbulent flow of a viscous fluid in layers near a boundary, as that of lubricating oil in bearings. (noun)

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• "The P-51/F-51 was the first aircraft to employ the NACA’s so-called laminar flow airfoil and could dive to around Mach 0.8."