What is airfoil? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of airfoil

airfoilnoun
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/ˈeəfɔɪl//ˈerfɔɪl/

Where does the word airfoil come from?

The term "airfoil" originated in the late 19th century in the field of aeronautics. It was coined by French engineer Octave Chanute, who used the French term "appendice ailé" to describe the curved surface of a wing that deflects air downward, creating lift. In the early 1900s, American engineer Frederick Handley Page popularized the term "airfoil" in his writings on aerodynamics. The word "airfoil" is a combination of "air" and "foil," referring to the wing's ability to deflect air like a foil in water. Since then, the term has become widely used in the aerospace industry to describe the curved upper surface of an aircraft wing or propeller.

Vocabulary summary airfoil

type noun

meaning airplane wing

Example of vocabulary airfoilnamespace

The airplane's wings, which are shaped like airfoils, provide lift and enable the aircraft to stay in the air.
During flight tests, engineers monitored the airfoils' degrees of angle of attack to optimize the plane's performance.
Due to moisture buildup on the airfoils, the pilot had to adjust the throttle and altitude to maintain consistent flight altitude.
The airfoils on this model helicopter allow for vertical takeoff and landing, making it ideal for rescue missions in urban areas.
The prototype of this drone features advanced airfoils that enable it to fly at high speeds and provide precise navigation.