Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

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Aeronautics

A synthetic cleaning material. A detergent is similar to soap in its ability to emulsify oil and hold dirt and other solid or semi-solid contaminants. Unlike soap, a detergent is composed of man-made ...

polyester fibers

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic fiber made by the polymerization process, in which tiny molecules are united to form a long chain of molecules. Polyester fibers are woven into fabrics that are known by their trade names ...

phosphate-ester hydraulic fluid

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic hydraulic fluid used in many high-performance aircraft hydraulic systems. Phosphate-ester hydraulic fluid is fire-resistant and is used in place of petroleum-base hydraulic fluid. It is ...

foamed plastic

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic resin filled with millions of tiny bubbles. Foamed plastic is lightweight and resilient (soft and pliable) and is used as a packing material and a thermal (heat) insulator. Foamed plastic ...

fermium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic, metallic, radioactive chemical element. Fermium’s symbol is Fm, its atomic number is 100, and it has mass numbers ranging between 248 and 257. Fermium was first discovered as debris from ...

berkelium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic, radioactive chemical element in the actinide series. Berkelium’s properties resemble those of cerium. Berkelium’s symbol is Bk, and its atomic number is 97.

einsteinium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A synthetic, radioactive chemical element produced by neutron bombardment of uranium in cyclotrons. Einsteinium whose symbol is Es, and its atomic number is 99 was first discovered in the debris of a ...