aerodynamic
pronunciation
How to pronounce aerodynamic in British English:
UK [ˌeərəʊdaɪ'næmɪk]
How to pronounce aerodynamic in American English:
US [ˌeəroʊdaɪ'næmɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to aerodynamics
Word Origin
- aerodynamic (adj.)
- also aero-dynamic, 1847; see aero- + dynamic (adj.). Compare German aerodynamische (1835), French aérodynamique.
Example
- 1. And they crave aerodynamic advantage .
- 2. The small wheels hidden underneath the vehicle 's aerodynamic shape are able to rotate 180 degrees .
- 3. Gliding distance is an imperfect measure of an airliner 's aerodynamic efficiency , since it is not designed for gliding .
- 4. Until recently , however , their use has been confined to projects such as refining the aerodynamic profiles of car bodies , aircraft fuselages and wings .
- 5. It does not refer to the lack of weight under gravity experienced in free fall or orbit , or to balancing the force of gravity with some other force , such as electromagnetism or aerodynamic lift .