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aerodynamic - 4 dictionary results

aer⋅o⋅dy⋅nam⋅ics

[air-oh-dahy-nam-iks]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases and with the effects of such motion on bodies in the medium. Compare aerostatics (def. 1).

Origin:
1830–40; aero- + dynamics


aer⋅o⋅dy⋅nam⋅ic, aer⋅o⋅dy⋅nam⋅i⋅cal, adjective
aer⋅o⋅dy⋅nam⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
aer·o·dy·nam·ic   (âr'ō-dī-nām'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to aerodynamics.
  2. Designed with rounded edges so as to reduce wind drag and thereby increase fuel efficiency. Used especially of motor vehicles.
aer'o·dy·nam'i·cal·ly adv.

Aerodynamic

A"["e]r*o*dy*nam"ic\, a. Pertaining to the force of air in motion.
aerodynamic   (âr'ō-dī-nām'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 


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Designed to reduce or minimize the drag caused by air as an object moves though it or by wind that strikes and flows around an object. The wings and bodies of airplanes have an aerodynamic shape.
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