aerodynamicist

noun

aero·​dy·​nam·​i·​cist ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mə-sist How to pronounce aerodynamicist (audio)
: one who specializes in aerodynamics

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For those who aren't aerodynamicists, a parachute for jumping out of planes has a drag coefficient of about 1.4 to prevent you from falling to your death. New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 From working as an aerodynamicist to winning a Grammy Award, here's everything to know about George Harrison's son. Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 The Type 136 echoes the 108’s striking looks and carbon-monocoque design, and was overseen by Richard Hill, the same legendary aerodynamicist who worked on the Olympic bike and some of Lotus’s greatest sports cars. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023 Some other ideas that were no-brainers for the aerodynamicists didn't survive contact with the intended industry. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for aerodynamicist 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerodynamicist was in 1926

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“Aerodynamicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodynamicist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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