What is another word for slipstream?
Pronunciation: [slˈɪpstɹiːm] (IPA) 
Slipstream is a term that originates from aviation, and it refers to the air currents created by a plane in flight. However, there are several synonyms for slipstream which refer to the same phenomenon. One such word is wake turbulence, which is the disturbance in the air caused by a plane's passage. Another synonym is downwash, which is the downward moving air caused by an aircraft's wings. Jetwash and Wash also refer to the same thing. Others include backdraft, canopy jet, wingtip vortices, and rotor wash. All these synonyms describe the same air currents created by a moving aircraft, which can be beneficial or dangerous depending on the situation.
