surface oil-film technique

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surface oil-film technique [¦sər·fəs ′ȯil ‚film ‚tek‚nēk]

(fluid mechanics)

A method of flow visualization in which a solid surface is coated with a mixture of oil and powdered pigment, and the airstream carries the oil away, leaving a streaky deposit of pigment that provides information on airflow.

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