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diffusion velocity

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diffusion velocity [də′fyü·zhən və′läs·əd·ē]
(fluid mechanics)
The relative mean molecular velocity of a selected gas undergoing diffusion in a gaseous atmosphere, commonly taken as a nitrogen (N2) atmosphere; a molecular phenomenon that depends upon the gaseous concentration as well as upon the pressure and temperature gradients present.
The velocity or speed with which a turbulent diffusion process proceeds as evidenced by the motion of individual eddies.


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