tortuosity

[US]/ˌtɔː.tjʊˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
[UK]/ˌtɔːr.tʃuˈɑː.sɪ.ti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being twisted or curved; a winding or twisting path; the degree of curvature in a structure

Phrases & Collocations

high tortuosity

tortuosity factor

tortuosity measurement

tortuosity index

tortuosity effects

tortuosity analysis

tortuosity model

tortuosity reduction

tortuosity changes

tortuosity properties

Example Sentences

the tortuosity of the river makes navigation difficult.

scientists study the tortuosity of blood vessels in medical research.

the tortuosity of the path added to the adventure of the hike.

high tortuosity in the soil can affect water drainage.

understanding the tortuosity of the maze is essential to find the exit.

the tortuosity of the argument made it hard to follow.

in mathematics, tortuosity can describe the complexity of curves.

the tortuosity of the old roads reflects their historical significance.

we measured the tortuosity of the pipeline for efficiency.

the tortuosity of the narrative kept the readers engaged.

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