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The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere
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Aerodynamics — is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a moving object. Aerodynamics is closely related to fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is… … Wikipedia
Aerodynamics — aer o*dy*nam ics Aerodynamics A [ e]r*o*dy*nam ics, n. [A[ e]ro + dynamics: cf. F. a[ e]rodynamique.] The science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
aerodynamics — aer o*dy*nam ics Aerodynamics A [ e]r*o*dy*nam ics, n. [A[ e]ro + dynamics: cf. F. a[ e]rodynamique.] The science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
aerodynamics — (n.) 1837, from AERO (Cf. aero ) air + DYNAMICS (Cf. dynamics) … Etymology dictionary
aerodynamics — [er΄ō dī nam′iks] n. the branch of aeromechanics that deals with the forces (resistance, pressure, etc.) exerted by air or other gases in motion pl.n. the characteristics of the outer body of a vehicle, aircraft, etc., that affect the efficiency… … English World dictionary
aerodynamics — aerodynamic, aerodynamical, adj. aerodynamically, adv. /air oh duy nam iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases and with the effects of such motion on bodies in the medium. Cf.… … Universalium
aerodynamics — [[t]e͟əroʊdaɪnæ̱mɪks[/t]] N UNCOUNT (The form aerodynamic is used as a modifier. In British English, aerodynamics is sometimes used as a plural noun, with a plural verb.) Aerodynamics is the study of the way in which objects move through the air … English dictionary
aerodynamics — i. The science that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and of the forces acting on bodies when the bodies move through such fluids, or when such fluids move against or around the bodies. It also studies the qualities required… … Aviation dictionary
aerodynamics — /ˌɛəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks / (say .airrohduy namiks) noun 1. the study of air in motion and of the forces acting on solids in motion relative to the air through which they move. Compare aerostatics (def. 1). 2. the properties of a solid object in relation …
aerodynamics — aerodinamika statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. aerodynamics vok. Aerodynamik, f rus. аэродинамика, f pranc. aérodynamique, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
aerodynamics — aerodinamika statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Aeromechanikos sritis, nagrinėjanti dujų (ir oro) judėjimą ir jėgas, veikiančias aptekamą kūną. Tai teorinis orlaivių, mentinių mašinų kūrimo pagrindas. Pagrindiniai šio mokslo klausimai yra… … Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas
