Definitions for aerodynamics
ˌɛər oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪksaero·dy·nam·ics

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1. aeromechanics, aerodynamicsnoun

   the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow

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1. aerodynamicsnoun

   The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere

2. Etymology: From aérodynamique, from.

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1. Aerodynamics

   Aerodynamics, from Ancient Greek: ἀήρ aero (air) + Ancient Greek: δυναμική (dynamics), is the study of the motion of air, particularly when affected by a solid object, such as an airplane wing. It involves topics covered in the field of fluid dynamics and its subfield of gas dynamics. The term aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, the difference being that "gas dynamics" applies to the study of the motion of all gases, and is not limited to air. The formal study of aerodynamics began in the modern sense in the eighteenth century, although observations of fundamental concepts such as aerodynamic drag were recorded much earlier. Most of the early efforts in aerodynamics were directed toward achieving heavier-than-air flight, which was first demonstrated by Otto Lilienthal in 1891. Since then, the use of aerodynamics through mathematical analysis, empirical approximations, wind tunnel experimentation, and computer simulations has formed a rational basis for the development of heavier-than-air flight and a number of other technologies. Recent work in aerodynamics has focused on issues related to compressible flow, turbulence, and boundary layers and has become increasingly computational in nature.

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1. Aerodynamicsnoun

   the science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects

2. Etymology: [Aro- + dynamics: cf. F. arodynamique.]

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1. Aerodynamics

   Aerodynamics, from Greek ἀήρ aer + δυναμική itself from δύναμις dynamis, is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a solid object. Aerodynamics is a subfield of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, with the difference being that gas dynamics applies to all gases.

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1. Aerodynamics

   ā-ėr-o-di-nam′iks, n. the science of the motion of the air and other gases, and of their mechanical effects when in motion. [Gr. aēr, aeros, air, and dynamis, power.]

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1. aerodynamics

   The dynamics of an organism or type of matter moving and the interaction with the atmosphere.

   Aerodynamics is an amazing subject to explore.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 26, 2019  

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Examples of aerodynamics in a Sentence

1. Ben Ainslie:

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2. Mike Hughes:

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3. Doctor Who:

   According to classical aerodynamics, it is impossible for a bumblebee to fly.

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