Reynolds Number

/ Rey • nolds • num • ber, \ ˈre-nᵊldz- /

: the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces. An object with a low Reynolds number has difficulty moving across currents in a fluid. One with a high Reynolds number moves more freely.

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