of or for aeronautics or aircraft
adjective
- The definition of aero is something related to flight or to being aerodynamic, allowing for air to flow smoothly over it.
An example of something aero is a car with a smooth body shape; an aerodynamic or aero car.
- The aero prefix means something involving the air or atmosphere, flight or airplanes, or gas.
- An example of the aero-prefix is an aerophysicist, someone who studies the physics the earth's atmosphere.
- An example of the aero-prefix is aeronautics, meaning the science of flying airplanes.
- An example of the aero-prefix is aeroembolism, a gas bubble that can form from surgery, diving, or high altitudes.
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aero
aero.
- aeronautic
- aeronautical
- aeronautics
aero-
- air: aerolite
- aircraft or flying: aerobatics
- gas, gases: aerodynamics
Origin of aero-
from Classical Greek a?r, airWebster's New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Aerodynamic in styling. Used especially of automotive vehicles.
aero-
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prefix
- a. Air; atmosphere: aeroballistics.b. Gas: aerosol.
- Aviation: aeronautics.
Origin of aero-
Greek āero- from āēr air ; see wer-1 in Indo-European roots.THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Adjective
(comparative more aero, superlative most aero)
- Of or pertaining to aviation
- We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector.
- Aerodynamic, or having an aerodynamic appearance
- It's a very aero design, with smooth lines.
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See also: aeròAbbreviations
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.aero - Computer Definition
Pronounced dot aero.The generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) reserved exclusively for aeronautical interests.This domain was created in 2002 under the sponsorship of the Soci
Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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(.AEROspace) A top-level Internet domain used by legitimate members of the air transport industry and civil aviation sector. Sponsored by the aviation industry, the dot-aero name was added in 2000. See Internet domain name.
Aero
(1) See Aereo.
(2) (Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open) The user interface in Windows Vista and 7 (discontinued in Windows 8). The visual experience the user receives depends on the Windows version and display adapter in the computer. The full Aero interface is provided starting with the Home Premium versions of Windows as long as the display adapter is capable. See Windows Vista and Windows Presentation Foundation.
Aero's Flip 3D Feature
All open applications can be displayed as floating 3D windows and made to rotate. Clicking the window brings it back into 2D form. The desktop also becomes a floating window (at the back in this example). Selecting the desktop minimizes all open applications. See Flip 3D.
The "Glass" Look
Translucent window borders, called "Aero Glass," are part of the Aero look.
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