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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of atmospheric drag to reduce the velocity of a spacecraft, especially so as to establish a stable orbit and to reduce fuel consumption. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of aerobrake form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

aeroassisting

Etymology

Etymology 1

From aero- + braking.

Etymology 2

From aerobrake + -ing.

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