aerodynamics

aero·dy·nam·ics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction \-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

aero·dy·nam·ics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction \-dī-ˈnam-iks\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical 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 \-ik\ (audio pronunciation) also aero·dy·nam·i·cal \-i-kəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

—aero·dy·nam·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

—aero·dy·nam·i·cist \-ˈnam-ə-səst\ (audio pronunciation) noun

aerodynamics

   (Concise Encyclopedia)

Branch of physics concerned with the forces acting on bodies passing through air and other gaseous fluids. It explains the principles of flight of aircraft, rockets, and missiles. It is also involved in the design of automobiles, trains, and ships, and even stationary structures such as bridges and tall buildings, which must withstand high winds. Aerodynamics emerged as a discipline around the time of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first powered flight in 1903. Developments in the field have led to major advances in turbulence theory and supersonic flight.