"wave drag" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -æɡ Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wave drag (uncountable)
  1. (aerodynamics) Drag resulting from shock wave formation at transonic and supersonic speeds. Wikipedia link: wave drag Tags: uncountable

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