# lattice Boltzmann method

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of a class of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods for fluid simulation. Instead of solving the Navier-Stokes equations directly, a fluid density on a lattice is simulated with streaming and collision (relaxation) processes.

## Etymology
Named after Ludwig Boltzmann.

## Source
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