aerophysics

noun plural but singular in construction

aero·​phys·​ics
¦er-ō-¦fi-ziks
1
: the physics of the air
2
: physics dealing with the design, construction, and operation of devices that move rapidly through the air (as projectiles, guided missiles, rockets, and aircraft)

Word History

Etymology

aer- + physics

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerophysics was in 1899

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“Aerophysics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerophysics. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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