aerodynamic

/ˌɛroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
adjective
  1. Designed to move smoothly through air by reducing resistance or drag.
    • The car's aerodynamic shape helps it use less fuel on the highway.
    • Engineers tested the aerodynamic design of the new bicycle helmet in a wind tunnel.
    • Birds have naturally aerodynamic bodies that allow them to fly efficiently.
  2. Relating to the study of how air moves around objects.
    • The team used aerodynamic calculations to improve the performance of the racing yacht.
    • The students learned about aerodynamic principles in their physics class.
    • Aerodynamic research is important for designing faster airplanes.
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