: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The container also keeps your produce elevated in a removable basket to promote airflow and prevent moisture buildup by keeping produce away from the bottom and sides of the container.
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The blow dryer has greater airflow (compared to other popular models), which results in a high-velocity stream of air that dries hair quickly.
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To increase your ventilation, turn on the exhaust fan, make sure any vents are open and cleaned to promote airflow and bring in fans if possible.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The container also keeps your produce elevated in a removable basket to promote airflow and prevent moisture buildup by keeping produce away from the bottom and sides of the container.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
The blow dryer has greater airflow (compared to other popular models), which results in a high-velocity stream of air that dries hair quickly.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
To increase your ventilation, turn on the exhaust fan, make sure any vents are open and cleaned to promote airflow and bring in fans if possible.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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