coefficient of eddy viscosity

coefficient of eddy viscosity

[¦kō·ə′fish·ənt əv ′ed·ē vi‚skäs·əd·ē]

(fluid mechanics)

The portion of the kinematic viscosity of a turbulent fluid that is associated with its eddy viscosity. Also known as coefficient of turbulence.

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