airflow

Example Sentences

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The trouble with this was that the abductor muscles are the ones that open the trachea, allowing airflow to the lungs.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

This mechanism works in a way that is similar to a human whistle, except the airflow that creates the sound becomes turbulent inside the horse's larynx rather than at the lips.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

The dead are placed in sealed vessels bedded with clover, hay and straw and equipped to regulate airflow, temperature and moisture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

These include a flame-resistant outer shell, a middle moisture barrier that blocks germs while allowing airflow, and an inner lining designed to help regulate body temperature.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

I can't quite make a perfect seal, so there's airflow . . . getting colder now . . . getting pretty uncomfortable .

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir