air bearing
noun
: a bearing that uses pressurized air to eliminate contact and friction between the bearing and the surface of the object being supported or held in place
Air bearings are particularly effective for high rotational speeds and have run at up to 360,000 revs per minute …—
Frank Fahy, Air: The Excellent Canopy, 2009
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“Air bearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20bearing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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