How to Pronounce "vortex"

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Definition

A vortex is a spinning, swirling mass of water, air, or other substance, like a whirlpool or a tornado. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation that pulls things into it with strong force.

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The tornado spun like a powerful vortex.

A vortex formed in the water when she pulled the plug.

The plane was caught in a dangerous air vortex.

He got sucked into a vortex of stress at work.