freestream

Etymology

From free + stream.

freestream means the air far upstream of an aerodynamic body, i.e. before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

noun

The air far upstream of an aerodynamic body, i.e. before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.