(mathematics, fluid dynamics) A property of a fluid flow related to local angular rotation; defined as the curl of the flow's velocity field.

plural of vorticity

In a vortical manner; in terms of, or by means of, a vortex.

A short-lived modernist movement in British art and poetry of the early 20th century, incorporating elements of cubism and futurism.

Of or pertaining to a vortex; containing vortices; moving in a vortex.

plural of vortex

(nonstandard) Alternative form of vortex

plural of vorticism

(rare) Having a vortex (of a defined type)

(meteorology) a quantity which is proportional to the product of vorticity and stratification. When applied to air parcels, aids the understanding of cyclogenesis