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streamline

/ˈstriːmlaɪn/ /ˌstriːmˈlaɪn/

Meanings
noun
A line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid; equivalent to the path of a specific particle in that flow.

Examples :

"The engineer drew the streamline of the water flowing from the leaky faucet. "
physics technical science toeic

Related Words

Illustration velocity

velocity noun

/vəˈlɒsəti/ /vəˈlɑsəti/

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.

"The car's velocity changed from 30 mph east to 40 mph west, demonstrating a change in direction. "

Illustration streamlined

streamlined verb

/ˈstriːmlaɪnd/ /ˈstriːmˌlaɪnd/

To design and construct the contours of a vehicle etc. so as to offer the least resistance to its flow through a fluid.

"The engineers streamlined the car's body to improve its fuel efficiency. "

Illustration engineers

engineers noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪəz/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹz/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"The engineers designed a new water filtration system for the school. "

Illustration resistance

resistance noun

/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

"the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics"

Illustration efficiency

efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

Illustration construct

construct noun

/ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/

Something constructed from parts.

"Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming."

Illustration modernise

modernise verb

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ /ˈmɑdənaɪz/

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

"The company decided to modernise its outdated computer system to improve efficiency. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "