aerodynamic
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The speed brakes are panels that create aerodynamic drag, or thrust reversers, which redirect air to lower the plane’s speed while landing, the WSJ’s Andrew Tangel and Alyssa Lukpat write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
As Falcon Heavy accelerates through Earth's atmosphere, Roman will experience powerful sound waves, aerodynamic pressure, and significant heating.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Race organiser ASO issued a statement following Dutch media reports of concerns some riders had used bra padding as aerodynamic fairings to improve efficiency.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The plane maker ultimately decided the jet would need to be too big to take advantage of the aerodynamic efficiencies, according to a person familiar with its decision to shelve the plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Aerodynamic theory and intuition suggested that the rocket and spacecraft combination should be as streamlined as possible, to minimize aerodynamic drag.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing aerodynamic
Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air")
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