waterfalling

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noun

Turbulent flow, or the damage caused by such turbulence (such as spalling).

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Meanings

nounwaterfalling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableengineeringTurbulent flow, or the damage caused by such turbulence (such as spalling).

    If the casting is poorly designed, waterfalling will result.

    2009, ASM International, Casting design and performance
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    If the film folds over on itself as a result of turbulent flow or "waterfalling," the effects can be particularly damaging.

    2003, George E. Totten, D. Scott MacKenzie, Handbook of Aluminum: Physical metallurgy and processes
  2. uncountableengineeringApplying a waterfall model of design and project management to any particular project or phase thereof (in contrast with applying an agile model).
  3. uncountableoutdoor sportsHiking to and climbing up active waterfalls.
  4. uncountablemusic industryThe practice of gradually building up to the release of an upcoming album by releasing a series of singles, each accompanied by all previously released singles for that album as an addendum.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of waterfall
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APA

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Chicago

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