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Aeronautics
The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.
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Blush
Aviation; Aeronautics
A defect in a lacquer or dope finish caused by moisture condensing on the surface before the finish dries. If the humidity of the air is high, the evaporation of the solvents cools the air enough to ...
Aerodrome
Aviation; Aeronautics
A defined area on land or water intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft. The term also includes any buildings, installations, and equipment ...
Inclusion
Aviation; Aeronautics
A defect in a metal casting caused by nonmetallic impurities, such as carbon or sand trapped in the molten metal when it was poured into the mold. An inclusion weakens the casting and makes proper ...
Deepening
Aviation; Aeronautics
A decrease in the central pressure of a pressure system. This term is usually applied to a low rather than to a high, but technically it is acceptable in either case.
Route
Aviation; Aeronautics
A defined path, consisting of one or more courses in a horizontal plane, which aircraft traverse over the surface of the earth.
Run
Aviation; Aeronautics
A defect in a paint film caused by the paint attempting to flow off the surface. Runs are caused by the application of too much paint.
Cold flow
Aviation; Aeronautics
A deep, permanent deformation of a flexible hose, caused by pressure applied by the hose clamps.
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