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crossflow

crossflow

6.9
Having fluid move across a part rather than along its length
  • adjective
  • /ˈkrɔsˌfloʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flujo cruzado
  • Many modern engines use crossflow cylinder heads for better air intake and exhaust flow.

Examples

  • The engineer designed a crossflow heat exchanger to maximize cooling efficiency.

  • A crossflow filter allows water to pass across the membrane, improving filtration.

  • The crossflow design improves engine efficiency.

  • Can you explain how crossflow works in this heat exchanger?

  • The engineer designed a crossflow heat exchanger to maximize cooling efficiency.

  • Many modern engines use crossflow cylinder heads for better air intake and exhaust flow.

  • A crossflow filter allows water to pass across the membrane, improving filtration.

Surface Forms

crossflow positive

Morphology

crossflow = cross + flow (transparent) = cross + flow

Meaning is directly composed from 'cross' (across) + 'flow' (movement), so learners who know the components can infer the adjective sense.

Etymology

Crossflow comes from the simple parts cross ('across') and flow ('to move like a liquid or air'). So, when something is described as crossflow it is arranged so the fluid or gas moves 'across' a part instead of along its length.