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aeroelastic

American  
[air-oh-i-las-tik] / ˌɛər oʊ ɪˈlæs tɪk /

adjective

Aeronautics.

  1. of, relating to, or resulting from aerodynamic forces.

    tests to determine the aeroelastic stress on a building.

  2. deformable by aerodynamic forces.

Other Word Forms

  • aeroelasticity noun

Etymology

Origin of aeroelastic

First recorded in 1930–35; aero- + elastic

Example Sentences

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To uncover the mechanics of the aeroelastic tymbal, Hernando combined state-of-the-art techniques from biology and engineering mechanics.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

The research team anticipates that through bioinspiration, aeroelastic tymbals will encourage novel developments in the context of morphing structures, acoustic structural monitoring and soft robotics.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

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