jet stream

Definitions

1. Any of the high-speed, high-altitude air currents that circle the Earth in a westerly direction.
2. Synonym of contrail; a flow of exhaust gasses from a jet engine.
3. The high-speed, continuous spray of waste fluid (urine) emitted from the back ends of adult cicadas; rather than the small, individual droplets produced by most other insects.

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Examples

“Cicadas Aren’t Just Noisy – They Also Pee In Jet Streams Like⟳ Elephants”

“[...] cicadas eliminate waste⟳ in the form⟳ of urine, and with more force⟳ than their size would suggest⟳. Scientists recently revealed the insects hold⟳ the record⟳ for “strongest urine jet stream” of any studied animal relative to its size.”

“Scientists who study⟳ such things have⟳ found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume⟳ an incredible volume of fluid.”

“Researchers say⟳ cicadas are the only insects known to pee in a jet stream.”

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