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aerodynamics (iou) and gauze (oh)


aerodynamics (iou)



aerodynamics noun pl. (usu. treated as sing.). M19.
[from AERO- + DYNAMICS.]
The branch of science that deals with the properties of air or Other gases in motion and the interaction between the air and solid bodies (esp. aircraft) moving through it. Also, the aerodynamic properties of an aircraft etc.
aerodynamic adjective of or pertaining to aerodynamics or the phenomena with which it is concerned L19.
aerodynamical adjective = aerodynamic E20.
aerodynamically adverb as regards aerodynamics E20.
aerodynamicist noun an expert in aerodynamics M20.

gauze (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: gaze, probably from Gaza, town in Palestine]
very thin transparent material with very small holes in it
also gauze bandage AmE thin cotton with very small holes in it that is used for tying around a wound
::His hands were wrapped in gauze bandages.
a material made of thin threads of metal or plastic
::They covered the tubes with wire gauze.
-- gauzy adj
::a gauzy white dress