Aerobrakes

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈɛroʊbreɪks/

Definitions of aerobrakes

noun a device used to slow down a spacecraft upon reentry into the Earth's atmosphere by creating drag through the atmosphere

Example Sentences

A1 Aerobrakes slow down spacecraft by using the atmosphere.

A2 The aerobrakes on the shuttle helped it safely re-enter Earth's atmosphere.

B1 Engineers are studying the effectiveness of aerobrakes in reducing spacecraft speed.

B2 The design of aerobrakes is crucial for successful atmospheric re-entry of spacecraft.

C1 Advanced simulations are used to optimize the performance of aerobrakes in space missions.

C2 The development of new aerobrakes technology is revolutionizing the field of aerospace engineering.

Examples of aerobrakes in a Sentence

formal The spacecraft deployed its aerobrakes to slow down as it entered the planet's atmosphere.

informal The spaceship used its aerobrakes to help it stop when coming in for a landing.

slang The rocket busted out its aerobrakes to avoid crashing into the ground.

figurative She decided to use her aerobrakes, taking a moment to pause and reflect before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of aerobrakes

plural

aerobrakes

present tense

aerobrakes

future tense

will aerobrake

perfect tense

have aerobraked

continuous tense

are aerobraking

singular

aerobrake

positive degree

more aerobrakes

infinitive

to aerobrake

gerund

aerobraking

participle

aerobraking

Origin and Evolution of aerobrakes

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'aerobrakes' is a combination of the prefix 'aero-' referring to air or atmosphere, and 'brakes' meaning devices used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle.
Evolution of the word: The term 'aerobrakes' was first used in the context of spacecraft technology to refer to devices used to slow down a spacecraft by creating drag in the atmosphere. Over time, the term has continued to be used in the aerospace industry to describe similar devices used for aerodynamic braking in various vehicles.