: 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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Installing a ceiling fan can also help create consistent airflow.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
The system also uses a top-discharge airflow design that CATL says reduces heat generation by nearly 30 percent compared with conventional systems.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The surfaces are clean and sharp, directing airflow around and through the car.
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Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Kestrel feathers deploy automatically under aerodynamic load to prevent airflow separation.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
The system also uses a top-discharge airflow design that CATL says reduces heat generation by nearly 30 percent compared with conventional systems.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The surfaces are clean and sharp, directing airflow around and through the car.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Kestrel feathers deploy automatically under aerodynamic load to prevent airflow separation.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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