aerothermal
|aero-ther-mal|
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/ˌɛroʊˈθɜrməl/
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/ˌeərəʊˈθɜːməl/
air and heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerothermal' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'thermal' from Greek 'thermē' meaning 'heat'.
Historical Evolution
'aerothermal' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'aero-' and 'thermal' to describe phenomena related to air and heat.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to air and heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the heating effects of air or gases, especially in the context of high-speed flight or re-entry into the atmosphere.
The aerothermal properties of the spacecraft were crucial for its safe re-entry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 14:06