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Meaning of upwash | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet
countable, uncountable
The upward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
countable, uncountable

Examples

“There is significant upwash ahead of the wing and even more downwash behind the wing.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

upweight Upwell upwelling Upwey Upwhirl Upwind