waterfalling
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Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Turbulent flow, or the damage caused by such turbulence (such as spalling).
- 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:
- If the casting is poorly designed, waterfalling will result.2009, ASM International, Casting design and performance:
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Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Applying a waterfall model of design and project management to any particular project or phase thereof (in contrast with applying an agile model).
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Hiking to and climbing up active waterfalls.
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The 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.