drag coefficient

noun

: a factor representing the drag acting on a body (such as an automobile or airfoil)

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The result is a rolling first-class suite with a drag coefficient of just 0.25—remarkable for something this spacious—with a design aesthetic of low-slung grand tourer meets people mover. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 The design adds up for a slippery with a drag coefficient of 0.26, according to Volvo. Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026 Do drag coefficient fractions listed in thousands of a second have relevance in consumer vehicles? James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2025 Adding flush door handles cuts the drag coefficient (Cd) by around 0.01. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drag coefficient

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drag coefficient was in 1916

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“Drag coefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20coefficient. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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