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aeroacoustic

|aero-a-cous-tic|

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/ˌɛroʊəˈkuːstɪk/

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/ˌeərəʊəˈkuːstɪk/

sound and air interaction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aeroacoustic' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'acoustic' from Greek 'akoustikos' meaning 'of or for hearing'.

Historical Evolution

'aeroacoustic' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'aero-' and 'acoustic' to describe phenomena related to sound and air.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to sound and air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the study of sound generated by air movement, especially when interacting with solid objects.

The aeroacoustic properties of the new aircraft were tested in the wind tunnel.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 15:06