aerothermodynamic
|aero-thermo-dy-nam-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
air and heat dynamics
Etymology
'aerothermodynamic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air', 'thermo' meaning 'heat', and 'dynamic' meaning 'force or power'.
'aerothermodynamic' evolved from the combination of Greek roots 'aero-', 'thermo-', and 'dynamic', forming a term used in modern English to describe the study of air and heat dynamics.
Initially, it referred to the study of air and heat interactions, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of the thermodynamic properties of gases, especially air, and their interactions with solid surfaces, often in the context of high-speed flight.
The aerothermodynamic properties of the spacecraft were crucial for its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 22:21