aerodynamics

noun

aero·dy·nam·ics ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-miks How to pronounce aerodynamics (audio)

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a branch of dynamics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids

: the qualities of an object that affect how easily it is able to move through the air

The aerodynamics … turned out to be better than his engineers promised. The 777 was so slippery that its cruise speed was upped from .83 Mach to .84 …

Clive Irving

aerodynamic

ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mik How to pronounce aerodynamics (audio)

adjective

or less commonly aerodynamical

ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mi-kəl How to pronounce aerodynamics (audio)

aerodynamically

ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce aerodynamics (audio)

adverb

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Aerodynamics began as a science around the time of the Wright brothers' first manned flights. Since then, it's become important to the building not only of aircraft and automobiles but also of rockets and missiles, trains, ships, and even such structures as bridges and tall buildings, which often have to withstand strong winds. An aerodynamic vehicle is one whose design helps it achieve the greatest speed and most efficient use of fuel. But although we might casually call any sleek car design aerodynamic, true aerodynamics is practiced not by artistic product designers but instead by highly trained scientists, and many people's lives depend on their work.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The closed grille and nearly flush underbelly significantly improve aerodynamics permitting the EQB 300 4MATIC to boast an impressive .28 Cd.

Michael Harley, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 To assess the body aerodynamics of such vehicles, Honda uses the 155-mph-capable five-belt rolling road.

Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2022 The burgeoning Turkish shipbuilder, which began in 2008 as a design studio before opening a boatyard in Antalya two years later, has just unveiled a new concept inspired by the aerodynamics of the world’s fastest cars.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 May 2022 Hamlin — who had already zipped his young daughter around the track on a victory lap — and the rest of the field had long left Pocono when the NASCAR inspection team found issues in both Toyotas that affected the aerodynamics.

Dan Gelston, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2022 Toyota both flunked postrace inspection Sunday night when NASCAR found issues in both cars that affected the aerodynamics.

Fox News, 25 July 2022 Hamlin — who had already zipped his young daughter around the track on a victory lap — and the rest of the field had long left Pocono when the NASCAR inspection team found issues in both Toyotas that affected the aerodynamics.

Dan Gelston, ajc, 25 July 2022 Meanwhile, the suspension has been sport-calibrated and the ride height has been lowered and stiffened for better aerodynamics and handling.

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2022 As for aerodynamics, our engineers say the angled front panel should cut down on drag and wind noise.

Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 See More

单词	aerodynamics
释义	aerodynamics noun aero·dy·nam·ics ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-miks plural in form but singular or plural in construction 1 : a branch of dynamics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids 2 : the qualities of an object that affect how easily it is able to move through the air The aerodynamics … turned out to be better than his engineers promised. The 777 was so slippery that its cruise speed was upped from .83 Mach to .84 … Clive Irving aerodynamic ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mik adjective or less commonly aerodynamical ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mi-kəl aerodynamically ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mi-k(ə-)lē adverb Did you know? Aerodynamics began as a science around the time of the Wright brothers' first manned flights. Since then, it's become important to the building not only of aircraft and automobiles but also of rockets and missiles, trains, ships, and even such structures as bridges and tall buildings, which often have to withstand strong winds. An aerodynamic vehicle is one whose design helps it achieve the greatest speed and most efficient use of fuel. But although we might casually call any sleek car design aerodynamic, true aerodynamics is practiced not by artistic product designers but instead by highly trained scientists, and many people's lives depend on their work. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The closed grille and nearly flush underbelly significantly improve aerodynamics permitting the EQB 300 4MATIC to boast an impressive .28 Cd. Michael Harley, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 To assess the body aerodynamics of such vehicles, Honda uses the 155-mph-capable five-belt rolling road. Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2022 The burgeoning Turkish shipbuilder, which began in 2008 as a design studio before opening a boatyard in Antalya two years later, has just unveiled a new concept inspired by the aerodynamics of the world’s fastest cars. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 May 2022 Hamlin — who had already zipped his young daughter around the track on a victory lap — and the rest of the field had long left Pocono when the NASCAR inspection team found issues in both Toyotas that affected the aerodynamics. Dan Gelston, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2022 Toyota both flunked postrace inspection Sunday night when NASCAR found issues in both cars that affected the aerodynamics. Fox News, 25 July 2022 Hamlin — who had already zipped his young daughter around the track on a victory lap — and the rest of the field had long left Pocono when the NASCAR inspection team found issues in both Toyotas that affected the aerodynamics. Dan Gelston, ajc, 25 July 2022 Meanwhile, the suspension has been sport-calibrated and the ride height has been lowered and stiffened for better aerodynamics and handling. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2022 As for aerodynamics, our engineers say the angled front panel should cut down on drag and wind noise. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology aero- + dynamics entry 1 (on the model of hydrodynamics) First Known Use circa 1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition aerodynamics noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction aero·dy·nam·ics -dī-ˈnam-iks : a branch of dynamics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids
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aerodynamics

noun

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noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction