vortex
US /ˈvɔrˌtɛks/
・UK /'vɔ:teks/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Spiral motion of fluid within a limited area
As the wing cut through the flow, a vortex developed directly behind it
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A situation or state of affairs that draws people in and is difficult to escape.
He was caught in a vortex of despair after losing his job.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A region of the atmosphere characterized by a rotating, circulating wind pattern.
Scientists study the polar vortex on Mars.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A point in a vector field where the flow lines spiral around it.
The vortex point is a singularity in the vector field.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A place where energy is believed to be concentrated or emanated.
Some believe that Sedona, Arizona, is a powerful energy vortex.
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Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- At Western Rocky Island, the school sometimes forms a huge vortex.
At Western Rocky Island, the school sometimes forms a huge vortex.
- At Western Rocky Island the school sometimes forms a huge vortex.
At Western Rocky Island the school sometimes forms a huge vortex.
Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
- In the middle sits the Rain Vortex.
In the middle sits the Rain Vortex.
Route 66 Motorcycle Road Trip | Arizona Cowboys, Hot Rods & Diners
- Vortex, and welcome to the energy.
Vortex, and welcome to the energy.
- This is just beautiful. The scenery behind us is magnificent. People talk about this place as having a special energy. You can totally feel it. I don't know, Vortex or not, this is just an incredible place.
This is just beautiful. The scenery behind us is magnificent. People talk about this place as having a special energy. You can totally feel it. I don't know, Vortex or not, this is just an incredible place.
Phineas and Ferb - Season 3 End Credits (with Captions)
- We did it! We've stored up enough kinetic energy. The quantum vortex should appear any second now.
We did it! We've stored up enough kinetic energy. The quantum vortex should appear any second now.
- The quantum vortex should appear any second now.
The quantum vortex should appear any second now.
Climate change explained: why are world leaders in denial? | FT
- It could also bring the polar vortex to Chicago.
It could also bring the polar vortex to Chicago.
- It could also bring the polar vortex to Chicago.
It could also bring the polar vortex to Chicago.
How to talk about WEATHER in English - grammar, adjectives, verbs, nouns & idioms
- That's when wind goes round in a vortex.
That's when wind goes round in a vortex.
- That's when wind goes round in a vortex.
That's when wind goes round in a vortex.
Top 10 Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs
- But I feel like the last 10 or so years of my life are more or less this vortex of nonstop startupness, which is great.
But I feel like the last 10 or so years of my life are more or less this vortex of nonstop startupness, which is great.
- But I feel like the last 10 or so years of my life are more or less this vortex of nonstop startupness, which is great.
But I feel like the last 10 or so years of my life are more or less this vortex of nonstop startupness, which is great.
How to Win Climate Change Debate Every Time
- is causing the polar vortex. The explanation of this is that the damages to the ozone layer
is causing the polar vortex. The explanation of this is that the damages to the ozone layer
- are causing the earth to act unnatural and the polar vortex is causing the record cold
are causing the earth to act unnatural and the polar vortex is causing the record cold
Coldplay Coded | Gabriel Iglesias
- And then the water goes down the drain and it creates that air vortex that goes right between your legs.
And then the water goes down the drain and it creates that air vortex that goes right between your legs.
- And then the water goes down the drain and it creates that air vortex that goes right between your legs.
And then the water goes down the drain and it creates that air vortex that goes right between your legs.
Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 4 Ep 13 "Kiss of Death"
- Open the vortex.
Open the vortex.
- -Open the vortex!
-Open the vortex!