noun
aerodynamics
noun
1
The branch of science studying how air moves around objects and how that affects their motion.
"Aerodynamics plays a huge role in designing efficient aircraft wings."
2
The specific way a particular object interacts with air as it moves.
"Engineers tweaked the car's aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency."
How to Use Aerodynamics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of how air affects moving objects, or an object's own airflow properties.
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Etymology
From aero- plus dynamics, following the pattern of aerodynamic.