aerothermodynamics
|aero-thermo-dy-nam-ics|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
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/ˌeərəʊˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
study of air and heat
Etymology
'aerothermodynamics' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air', 'thermo' meaning 'heat', and 'dynamics' meaning 'force or power'.
'aerothermodynamics' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'aero-', 'thermo-', and 'dynamics' to describe the study of air and heat interactions.
Initially, it meant 'the study of air and heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of thermodynamic properties and processes of gases'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the thermodynamic properties and processes of gases, especially air, and their interactions with solid surfaces, often in the context of high-speed flight.
The engineers focused on the aerothermodynamics of the spacecraft to ensure it could withstand re-entry.
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