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- AERODYNAMICOf, or relating to the science of aerodynamics.
- AERODYNAMICISTA person who studies aerodynamics.
- AERODYNAMICSThe science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.
- AERODYNEA heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
- AEROELASTICOf or pertaining to aeroelasticity
- AEROFOILUK standard form of airfoil.
- AEROGELA porous, ultralight solid-state substance, similar to gel, in which the liquid component is replaced with gas.
- AEROLITEA meteorite consisting of silicate minerals.
- AEROLITHA meteorite.
- AEROLITICOf or pertaining to aerolites.
- AEROLOGICPertaining to aerology, characteristic of aerology.
- AEROLOGISTOne who studies, or is knowledgeable in, aerology.
- AEROLOGYThe branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.
- AEROMAGNETICOf or pertaining to aeromagnetics
- AEROMANCIESDivination by use of atmospheric conditions.
- AEROMANCYDivination by use of atmospheric conditions.
- AEROMEDICINEAviation or aerospace medicine.
- AEROMEDICINESAviation or aerospace medicine.
- AEROMETRICDescribing any measurement of a physical property of air (or other gases), but especially of temperature, pressure and velocity.
- AEROMETRYThe science of measuring the air, including air pressure, density, quality, direction and condensation; pneumatics.
- AERONAUTA person who travels through the air in an airship or balloon.
- AERONAUTICHaving to do with aerial navigation
- AERONAUTICSThe design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
- AERONOMICOf or pertaining to aeronomy
- AERONOMICALOf or pertaining to aeronomy
- AERONOMISTOne who studies aeronomy.
- AERONOMYA branch of science that deals with the upper atmosphere of the Earth and of other planets with reference to their chemical composition, physical properties, relative motion, and r
- AEROPHAGIESThe swallowing of air, especially in hysteria.
- AEROPHAGYThe swallowing of air, especially in hysteria.
- AEROPHOBEA person who is afraid of flying.
- AEROPHOBIAA pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
- AEROPHOBIASA pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.
- AEROPHOBICHaving a fear of flying in aircraft.
- AEROPHONEAny musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itse
- AEROPHYTEepiphyte
- AEROPLANESynonym of airplane. A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.
- AEROPULSEpulsejet
- AEROSCOPEA device used to collect dust particles, spores etc from the air for subsequent analysis.
- AEROSOLA mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.
- AEROSOLISETo disperse a material, usually a solid or liquid, as an aerosol.
- AEROSOLIZEAlternative form of aerosolise.
- AEROSPACEThe atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.
- AEROSPIKEAny of several forms of rocket engine having specialized nozzles.
- AEROTAXISMovement of an organism either towards or away from a region of higher oxygen content.
- AERUGINOUSSynonym of verdigrisy, of or related to copper carbonate, bluish green.
- AERUGOMetallic rust, particularly of brass or copper; verdigris; patina.
- AERUGOSMetallic rust, particularly of brass or copper; verdigris; patina.
- AESTHETICConcerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.
- AESTIVALAlternative spelling of estival.
- AETIOLOGYThe establishment of a cause, origin, or reason for something.
- AFARAt, to, or from a great distance; far away; distantly.
- AFARSAt, to, or from a great distance; far away; distantly.
- AFEARTo imbue with fear; to affright, to terrify.
- AFEARDAfraid.
- AFEAREDsimple past and past participle of afear
- AFEBRILEHaving no fever, without a fever.
- AFFECTERA person who affects to know something or to be something.
- AFFECTINGLYSo as to affect in an emotional sense.
- AFFEERTo assess or reduce an arbitrary penalty or amercement to a precise sum; to fix the market value of.
- AFFERENTCarrying towards.
- AFFICHEA written or printed notice to be posted, as on a wall; a poster; a placard.
- AFFINEAssigning finite values to finite quantities.
- AFFINELYIn an affine manner
- AFFINITYA natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.
- AFFIRMINGpresent participle and gerund of affirm
- AFFLICTIONA state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
- AFFLUENCEAn abundant flow or supply.
- AFFLUENTSomeone who is wealthy.
- AFFLUENTLYIn an affluent manner.
- AFFRIGHTGreat fear, terror, fright.
- AFFRIGHTENTo frighten.
- AFFRONTTo insult intentionally, especially openly.
- AFFRONTEEOne who receives an affront.
- AFGHANA blanket or throw, usually crocheted or knitted.
- AFGHANIThe monetary currency of Afghanistan, divided into 100 pul.
- AFICIONADOAn amateur bullfighter.
- AFIELDAway (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual).
- AFIREOn fire (often metaphorically).
- AFLAJAn irrigation system which catches mountain water and controls its movement down man-made subterranean channels, found in Oman.
- AFLAMEOften preceded by set: in or into flames; so as to be burned by fire.
- AFLATOXINAny of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food
- AFLOATIn or into a state of floating.
- AFLUTTERFluttering.
- AFOOTOn foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
- AFOREBefore, temporally.
- AFOREHANDBeforehand; in advance; in anticipation.
- AFORESAIDPreviously stated; said or named before.
- AFORETIMEIn time past; in a former time; formerly.
- AFOULIn a state of collision or entanglement.
- AFRAIDImpressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
- AFRESHAnew; again; once more.
- AFROA hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape.
- AFRONTin front; face to face
- AFTERBehind; later in time; following.
- AFTERBODYThe afterpart of a vehicle.
- AFTERCLAPAn additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.
- AFTERDAMPSuffocating gases present in a coal mine after an explosion caused by firedamp, consisting of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, and sometimes hydrogen sulfide.
- AFTERDECKThe part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern.
- AFTERGAMEA second game played to reverse the outcome of the first; the means employed after the first turn of affairs.
- AFTERGLOWThe glow seen in the sky after sunset.