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aeromechanical

aeromechanical

1 9.1
Describing how air moves and affects machines like aircraft or turbines
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛəroʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: aeromecánico
  • He has more than 28 years of aerospace industry experience in the aeromechanical design and development of propulsion systems, including inlets, exhaust systems, forced mixers, CFD, and engine/nacelle system integration.

Examples

  • The engineer focused on the aeromechanical properties of the new turbine design to improve its efficiency.

  • The team conducted tests to evaluate the aeromechanical behavior of the materials used in the model airplane.

  • I can be flawed; I'm no aeromechanical dynamical mechanical engineer.

    Blog text (1)

  • "That kind of proposition reflects an alarming detachment from the reality of the profession," said the retired vice president of engineering at Allied Signal Aeromechanical Systems.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Understanding aeromechanical principles is essential for constructing efficient aircraft.

Synonyms

aerodynamic
vsaeromechanical
16 5.8

Shaped to move easily through air

emphasizes mechanical behavior of air affecting structures and engineering
aeromechanic
vsaeromechanical
  • Specialized
1 8.7

About how air moves and affects machines like aircraft

is broader and includes effects on structures and engineering systems

Surface Forms

aeromechanical positive

Morphology

aeromechanical = mechanical (transparent) = aero + mechanical

Formed by the productive combining form 'aero-' (relating to air) prefixed to 'mechanical', producing a clear meaning 'relating to the mechanics of air'.

Etymology

Aeromechanical joins the parts aero- meaning 'air' and mechanical from 'machine' or 'mechanic'. So, aeromechanical describes how 'air' affects machines or structures, like airplane wings or wind turbine blades.