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Aerodynamics

aerˊo-dy-nam′ics

Aˊër-o-dy-nam′ics

,
Noun.
[
Aëro-
+
dynamics
: cf. F.
aérodynamique
.]
The science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects.

Definition 2024


aërodynamics

aërodynamics

See also: aerodynamics

English

Noun

aërodynamics (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of aerodynamics
    • 1894, Johannes Gerardus Wybo Fijnje van Salverda, Aërial Navigation, page #167:
      No account of what has been done in connection with the navigation of the air would be complete, if even fully comprehensible, without further reference to the remarkable experiments in the field of aërodynamics devised and carried out by Prof. Langley.