aerodynamics
noun
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Aerodynamics began as a science around the time of the Wright brothers' first manned flights. Since then, it's become important to the building not only of aircraft and automobiles but also of rockets and missiles, trains, ships, and even such structures as bridges and tall buildings, which often have to withstand strong winds. An aerodynamic vehicle is one whose design helps it achieve the greatest speed and most efficient use of fuel. But although we might casually call any sleek car design aerodynamic, true aerodynamics is practiced not by artistic product designers but instead by highly trained scientists, and many people's lives depend on their work.
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Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
Therefore these professionals, who have expertise in areas such as aerodynamics or engine performance, are among a new breed of professionals known as citizen data scientists.
—Joel Shapiro, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
The North American approach is to ignore aerodynamics and put in bigger batteries.
—Lloyd Alter, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
The lightweight carbon Weissach Edition package was an $84,000 factory option, which revised aerodynamics and added a plethora of carbon fiber to the body.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 22 Dec. 2022
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“Aerodynamics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodynamics. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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