aerodynamicist

noun

aero·​dy·​nam·​i·​cist ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mə-sist How to pronounce aerodynamicist (audio)
: one who specializes in aerodynamics

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As early as the 1930s, aerodynamicists like Theodore von Kármán were already modeling theoretical shockwave propagation and how atmospheric conditions would affect sonic booms. New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025 Famed aerodynamicist Adrian Newey has joined its Formula 1 team as of the 2025 season; the marque will once again compete at Le Mans; and its flagship DB12 was named Robb Report’s Car of the Year for 2024. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Then there’s Alpine, that got Vin Dhanani, the vehicle performance manager, and Michael Broadhurst, a top aerodynamicist. Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 The former Formula One aerodynamicist studied aerospace engineering, and her precise and playful baked goods are the result of years of scientific research and development. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for aerodynamicist

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Feb. 2025.

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