aerodynamics
nounUK /ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks/
US /ˌer.oʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks/
Aerodynamics is the study of how air moves and how it pushes on things that move through it.
The engineers used aerodynamics to design a car that slips through the air more easily.
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2. The way air moves around a moving object, such as a car or plane.
The new bike's aerodynamics help riders go faster with less effort.
3. The qualities of an object that affect how easily it moves through air.
The sleek aerodynamics of the jet reduce fuel use.
4. The branch of physics that deals with the motion of air and other gases.
She studied aerodynamics before working on airplane wings.