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adjective \ ˈer-(ˌ)ō \

Definition of aero

:of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics

an aero engine

Recent Examples of aero from the Web

The Dynamic package ($2,000) was a street dress-up kit of lower aero body trim, black grille and other trim, black headliner and floor mats, titanium mesh trim on the doors and instrument panel, chrome paddle shifters and other bits of jewelry.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury: Shockproof British luxury," 25 Aug. 2017
As on the Ford GT, the Valkyrie’s exhaust is located centrally and up high, on the same plane as the car’s taillights, freeing the underside of the car to be shaped for maximum aero efficiency.

— davey g. johnson, Car and Driver, "Valkyrie Exposed! Aston Martin Reveals Wild Hypercar Images and Details," 12 July 2017
The improved performance capabilities have been achieved by redesigning aero elements, adding new ones, reducing weight, and altering gear ratios.

— tony markovich, Car and Driver, "Aston Martin Racing’s Vulcan Pro Track Pack Begs to Play Lap-Time Limbo," 29 June 2017
Every vent on the car has some aerodynamic function, giving the GT a level of aero sophistication far beyond that of the old GT40.

— tony swan, USA TODAY, "Review: Powerful Ford GT lives up to supercar status," 20 May 2017

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