aero-
3.9
A word part at the start that shows something is about air or flight
- other
- Specialized
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- The aerospace industry is constantly advancing with new technologies for space travel.
Examples
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Many modern airplanes use aerodynamic designs to improve fuel efficiency.
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Scientists study aerobiology to understand how microorganisms survive in Earth's atmosphere.
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Think of it as aero breaking, not heat Shields for the future.
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The objective here is an aero psychological campaign that will break both Egyptian morale and their economy.
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He may be no larger than a pinhead, but this crab larva is an aero worm's worst nightmare.
Synonyms
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7.0
A word part at the start meaning air or atmosphere used in scientific words
focuses more on flight and aviation rather than only the atmosphere
Surface Forms
aero- main
Etymology
Aero- comes from the Greek word aēr meaning 'air'. It appears in words about flying and the sky, like aeroplane, aerodynamics, and aerospace, so aero- tells you something is related to air or flight.