A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column. / (figuratively) Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.

(chemistry) To mix using a vortex mixer

The formation of a vortex.

plural of vortex

mixed using a vortex mixer

(sciences) A vortex mixer.

plural of vortexer

The condition of having vortices

(physics) a flow pattern exhibited by superfluids, such as ⁴He below 2.17K, in which the circulation rate is restricted to a quantized multiple of Planck's constant divided by the mass of the He atom

(British Army military slang) A disorganised soldier.