aerodyne

See also: aérodyne

English

Etymology

Back-formation from aerodynamic. Analysable as aero- +‎ -dyne (“motor-powered flight”).

Noun

aerodyne (plural aerodynes)

  1. (aviation) A heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
    Antonym: (with respect to its weight relationship with air) aerostat

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