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parasite drag
noun
, Aeronautics.
- the component of drag caused by skin friction and the shape of the surfaces not contributing to lift.
parasite drag
noun
- the part of the drag on an aircraft that is contributed by nonlifting surfaces, such as fuselage, nacelles, etc Also calledparasite resistance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parasite drag1
First recorded in 1925–30
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