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aer·o·dy·nam·ic

(âr′ō-dī-năm′ĭk) also aer·o·dy·nam·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to aerodynamics.

2. Designed with rounded edges so as to reduce wind drag and thereby increase fuel efficiency. Used especially of motor vehicles.

aer′o·dy·nam′i·cal·ly adv.

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aerodynamically

[ˈɛərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪklɪ] ADV → desde el punto de vista aerodinámico, aerodinámicamente

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aerodynamically

adv efficient, designed, built → aerodynamisch

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