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/ˈvɔːrˌtɛks/ · vor·tex
noun
- A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column. The tornado formed a massive vortex that swept through the town.
- Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre. The consumer vortex that is East Hampton is a popular destination for wealthy tourists.
- Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current. The vortex of the black hole pulled in nearby stars and planets.
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Did you know? The word 'vortex' has been used in various scientific contexts, including astronomy and meteorology, to describe complex systems with rotating or swirling motions.