Symbol ν. The ratio of the viscosity of a liquid to its density. The SI unit is m2 s−1.
Chemistry
The ratio of the viscosity of a liquid to its density. The SI unit is m2 s−1.
Chemical Engineering
The ratio of the viscosity of a liquid to its density. It is a useful for quantifying the viscous properties of certain fluids such as hydrocarbon mixtures. The SI units are m2 s−1.
Geology and Earth Sciences
In a flowing fluid, the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density, an important factor in determining the amount of turbulence in the flow.