: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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The truth is that both break traditional airflow assumptions, challenge heat rejection norms and force us to rethink redundancy models.
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With eight different wind speeds and three modes, the fan can also provide up to 85 feet of airflow.
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Still, a fan with a stable base and a wide, pet-safe grille can help improve airflow.
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Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
They’re also outfitted with breathable mesh uppers for added airflow during sweaty workouts or long walks.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
With eight different wind speeds and three modes, the fan can also provide up to 85 feet of airflow.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Still, a fan with a stable base and a wide, pet-safe grille can help improve airflow.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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