aerobraking
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Noun[edit]
aerobraking (uncountable)
- (astronautics) The use of atmospheric drag to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft, especially so as to establish a stable orbit and to reduce fuel consumption.
- Synonym: aeroassisting
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Etymology 2[edit]
Verb[edit]
aerobraking
- present participle and gerund of aerobrake