nondimensional
/ˌnɑndɪˈmɛnʃənəl/
adjective
- Not having or expressed in terms of physical dimensions (such as length, mass, or time); dimensionless.
- In physics class, we learned that the Reynolds number is a nondimensional quantity used to predict fluid flow patterns.
- The engineer explained that a nondimensional ratio helps compare models of different sizes.
- Many equations in aerodynamics use nondimensional parameters to simplify calculations.
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