aerodynamic

American  

[air-oh-dahy-nam-ik] / ˌɛər oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

adjective

1. having the effect of reducing the drag on an object as it moves through the air or as air flows around it.

2. of, relating to, or informed by the science of aerodynamics.

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aerodynamic Scientific  

/ âr′ō-dī-năm′ĭk /

1. Designed to reduce or minimize the drag caused by air as an object moves though it or by wind that strikes and flows around an object. The wings and bodies of airplanes have an aerodynamic shape.

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Example Sentences

Anderson was able to juggle all those aspects—from safety engineering to aerodynamics—while winning over often-cynical executives at automakers and trucking companies, Samson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The flat face of the Buzz contrasted with most other EVs, which are more aerodynamic to help squeeze more miles out of a battery charge.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cars will have active aerodynamics - front and rear wings will open on the straights to reduce drag and increase straightline speed and click back into place for maximum cornering performance.

From BBC

There will be new aerodynamic rules, and the power-units, while of similar architecture to the past 12 years, have been significantly modified in terms of technology.

From BBC

But in the bargain, you are freeing yourself from worry about aerodynamics or the chronic shortage of U.S. air traffic controllers and gaining access to ground-level scenery and idle hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• modernized
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