aerodynamicist

noun

aero·dy·nam·i·cist ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mə-sist

: one who specializes in aerodynamics

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For those who aren't aerodynamicists, a parachute for jumping out of planes has a drag coefficient of about 1.4 to prevent you from falling to your death. —

New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 From working as an aerodynamicist to winning a Grammy Award, here's everything to know about George Harrison's son. —

Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 The Type 136 echoes the 108’s striking looks and carbon-monocoque design, and was overseen by Richard Hill, the same legendary aerodynamicist who worked on the Olympic bike and some of Lotus’s greatest sports cars. —

Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023 Some other ideas that were no-brainers for the aerodynamicists didn't survive contact with the intended industry. —

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for aerodynamicist

Word History

Etymology

aerodynamic(s) + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of aerodynamicist was in 1926

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“Aerodynamicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodynamicist. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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