What does "spoileron" mean?

A spoiler panel which is extended on one wing of an aircraft in order to decrease the lift and increase the drag generated by said wing, rolling and yawing the aircraft towards that wing.

How do you pronounce "spoileron"?

Pronounced //ˈspɔɪ.lɚˌɔn//.

Spoileron

//ˈspɔɪ.lɚˌɔn// noun

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Noun

1
A spoiler panel which is extended on one wing of an aircraft in order to decrease the lift and increase the drag generated by said wing, rolling and yawing the aircraft towards that wing.

Etymology

Blend of spoiler + aileron.

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