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aerodyne

American

[air-uh-dahyn] / ˈɛər əˌdaɪn /

noun

any heavier-than-air aircraft deriving its lift mainly from aerodynamic forces.

aerodyne British

/ ˈɛərəʊˌdaɪn /

noun

any heavier-than-air machine, such as an aircraft, that derives the greater part of its lift from aerodynamic forces

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Etymology

Origin of aerodyne

1905–10; back formation from aerodynamic; see dyne

Example Sentences

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His electric models, which simulate the control problem of a full-scale aerodyne, fly very well.

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So far, his aerodyne is strictly experimental, and he does not want to predict when it will come into flying use.

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His new "aerodyne," however odd-looking, cannot be laughed off as a crazy inventor's dream.

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This is what the aerodyne does, says Dr. Lippisch.

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Turned downward, the air gives lift that supports the aerodyne.

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