At Is an Eddy?

In fluid dynamics, an eddy is the swirling of a fluid and the reverse current created when the fluid is in a turbulent flow regime. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object.

What is eddy slang for?

An eddy is a whirlpool — what you stare at as a kid when the water is draining out of the bathtub. ... Books from the "flapper" era of the 1920s often include a description of a nightclub with "an eddy of cigarette smoke above a woman's head."

What causes an eddy?

Eddies form when a bend in a surface ocean current lengthens and eventually makes a loop, which separates from the main current. ... These are eddies. In this image, surface water is colored depending on its temperature.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.