spoileron

English

Etymology

Blend of spoiler +‎ aileron

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈspɔɪ.lɚˌɔn/
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Noun

spoileron (plural spoilerons)

  1. (aviation) A spoiler panel which is extended on one wing of an aircraft in order to decrease the lift and increase the drag generated by said wing, rolling and yawing the aircraft towards that wing.

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