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Coanda

American  
[kaw-ahn-da] / kɔ ɑ̃ˈda /

noun

  1. Henri Marie 1885–1972, Romanian engineer and inventor.


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John Coanda, 61, who grew up in Los Angeles, was never bothered by torn-up sidewalks as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

Coanda said he’s been too busy with his wife’s issues to follow up.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

There’s a new Coanda smoothing dryer, which seems to bring the Dyson Supersonic’s Flyaway attachment to the Airwrap.

From The Verge Mar. 18, 2022

If you’re unfamiliar with the original Airwrap, it’s a hair curler that relies on something called the Coanda effect instead of heat.

From The Verge Mar. 18, 2022

Then the Renault-engined Coanda tractor 1913, followed by 80 h.p.

From The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition by Barber, H. (Horatio)

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