(physics) A smooth, streamline type of viscous flow in which the fluid behaves as a system of orderly layers, with no eddies or irregular fluctuations.

(physics) A form of irregular viscous flow in which the velocity and pressure of the fluid fluctuates at random in both time and space,

(physics) Any fluid flow in which movement is proportional to the applied force (above the yield value). / (geology) Any deformation caused by a sustained force.

(accounting) The sum of cash revenues and expenditures over a period of time. / (accounting) A statement of such transactions.

(biology) A technique used to sort and classify cells by using fluorescent markers on their surface

The largest measure of air respired from the lungs. / The largest volume of water discharged from a stream or river.

The adiabatic flow through a constant-area duct where the effect of friction is considered.

(talking, acting or moving) rapidly, with no sign of stopping

plural of flow-on effect

The indirect effect of an action that arises when the immediate result causes similar effects in additional settings.