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aeroelastic

American  
[air-oh-i-las-tik] / ˌɛər oʊ ɪˈlæs tɪk /

adjective

Aeronautics.
  1. of, relating to, or resulting from aerodynamic forces.

    tests to determine the aeroelastic stress on a building.

  2. deformable by aerodynamic forces.


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Etymology

Origin of aeroelastic

First recorded in 1930–35; aero- + elastic

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To uncover the mechanics of the aeroelastic tymbal, Hernando combined state-of-the-art techniques from biology and engineering mechanics.

From Science Daily Feb. 5, 2024

The research team anticipates that through bioinspiration, aeroelastic tymbals will encourage novel developments in the context of morphing structures, acoustic structural monitoring and soft robotics.

From Science Daily Feb. 5, 2024

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