aerodynamics
aero·dy·nam·ics
/ˌeroʊdaıˈnæmıks/ noun
1 [ noncount ] : a science that studies the movement of air and the way that objects (such as airplanes or cars) move through air
She has a degree in aerodynamics.
2 [ plural ] : the qualities of an object that affect how easily it is able to move through the air
Its improved aerodynamics give the car more speed and better gas mileage.
aero·dy·nam·ic /ˌeroʊdaıˈnæmık/ adj
the airplane's aerodynamic shape/design
aero·dy·nam·ic·al·ly /ˌeroʊdaıˈnæmıkli/ adv
