(fluid mechanics) The exchange coefficient for the diffusion of a conservative property by eddies in a turbulent flow. Also known as coefficient of eddy diffusion; eddy-diffusion coefficient.
eddy diffusivity
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(′ed·ē di′fyü′siv·əd·ē)
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