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 lubricant used to coat a mold in which plastic resin is formed. Resin does not stick to the release agent, and the part can be taken from the mold when the resin has cured. A mold-release agent is ...

hot-tank lubrication system

Aviation; Aeronautics

A lubrication system of a gas turbine engine in which the oil cooler is in the pressure portion of the system. Hot oil returns directly from the engine into the tank without being cooled.

aurora

Aviation; Aeronautics

A luminous, radiant emission over middle and high latitudes confined to the thin air of high altitudes and centered over the earth’s magnetic poles. These interesting sights are called “aurora ...

silver

Aviation; Aeronautics

A lustrous white, ductile, malleable, metallic chemical element. Silver’s symbol is Ag, its atomic number is 47, and its atomic weight is 107.870. Silver has the highest thermal and electrical ...

iodine

Aviation; Aeronautics

A lustrous, grayish-black, corrosive, poisonous chemical element. Iodine’s symbol is I, its atomic number is 53, and its atomic weight is 126.9044. Iodine is used as a germicide, an antiseptic, and a ...

zirconium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A lustrous, grayish-white, metallic chemical element. Zirconium’s symbol is Zr, its atomic number is 40, and its atomic weight is 91.22. Zirconium is used as an ingredient in ceramics and refractory ...

chromium

Aviation; Aeronautics

A lustrous, hard, steel-gray, metallic chemical element. Chromium’s symbol is Cr, its atomic number is 24, and its atomic weight is 51.996. Chromium is used to harden alloy steels and as an alloying ...