aerodynamic
Americanadjective
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having the effect of reducing the drag on an object as it moves through the air or as air flows around it.
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of, relating to, or informed by the science of aerodynamics.
Example Sentences
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Their forms match the aerodynamic shapes typical of tektites, including spheres, ellipsoids, droplets, disks, dumbbells, and twisted shapes.
From Science Daily
As teams start from scratch this year with a new car, engine and active aerodynamics, how will the drivers' and constructors' championships look when the curtain falls in December after 24 races?
From BBC
"I stepped back in the aerodynamics; one of the reasons is that I cannot ride the bike in the same way as last year at the moment," said Marquez.
From Barron's
Verstappen has criticised the amount of energy management required from the new hybrid engines, but Hamilton said he was enjoying the reduced grip of the cars and different aerodynamic philosophy.
From BBC
Ford poured big money into developing its aerodynamic Taurus sedan, hoping to fend off the famously reliable Accord at a time when quality problems plagued Detroit.
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