: 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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That said, everyone might not want the extra cooling since the bed already promotes airflow well.
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Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024
The breathable design is perfect for all types of sleepers, while the cotton cover promotes airflow.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Small bumps or blisters Swelling How Pads Cause Rash Symptoms
While any sanitary pad can cause a rash when friction, moisture, heat, and lack of airflow irritate the skin, certain disposable menstrual pads and panty liners are more likely to irritate the skin and cause pad rash.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Remove canes in the center of the rose to create a vase shape that allows good airflow in the center of the bush to help prevent disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
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Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024
The breathable design is perfect for all types of sleepers, while the cotton cover promotes airflow.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Small bumps or blisters Swelling How Pads Cause Rash Symptoms
While any sanitary pad can cause a rash when friction, moisture, heat, and lack of airflow irritate the skin, certain disposable menstrual pads and panty liners are more likely to irritate the skin and cause pad rash.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Remove canes in the center of the rose to create a vase shape that allows good airflow in the center of the bush to help prevent disease.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 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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