aerodynamics

Definition

The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.

Etymology

From aero- + dynamics. Compare French aérodynamique, German Aerodynamik, and Italian aerodinamica.

Example Sentences

• "He specializes in aerodynamics."
• "This type of airfoil doesn't have the right aerodynamics to achieve what they're trying to achieve."
• "However, it can also make the aerodynamics more difficult to control, and it becomes much harder to stop the nose of the car scraping against the surface of the track."

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