aerodynamics


aero·dy·nam·ics

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \-ˈna-miks\

Definition of AERODYNAMICS

: 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
aero·dy·nam·ic \-mik\ also aero·dy·nam·i·cal \-mi-kəl\ adjective
aero·dy·nam·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of AERODYNAMICS

circa 1837

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