Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to the scientific study of flight

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  • adjective of or pertaining to aeronautics

Etymologies

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aero- +‎ nautical

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Examples

  • He received a second bachelor's degree, in aeronautical engineering, from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and a master's degree in nuclear engineering from what is now Iowa State University.

    Rocket scientist Robert C. Truax, who built ship for Evel Knieval, dies at 93 T. Rees Shapiro 2010

  • The 9-year-old went on to get a degree in aeronautical engineering.

    Today's Video: Inspire Me! Weightless Flights of Discovery - NASA Watch 2009

  • He received a second bachelor's degree, in aeronautical engineering, from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and a master's degree in nuclear engineering from what is now Iowa State University.

    Rocket scientist Robert C. Truax, who built ship for Evel Knieval, dies at 93 T. Rees Shapiro 2010

  • After graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1959, he was commissioned as a Navy ensign and served as a damage control assistant and engineer officer on the destroyer USS Decatur.

    Joel L. Crandall, Navy Captain Post 2010

  • Judging from the transatlantic destinations of the Celtic nations 'international airports, Wales is woefully far behind in aeronautical efforts to promote or strengthen links with its Americam diaspora.

    Archive 2008-09-01 2008

  • Judging from the transatlantic destinations of the Celtic nations 'international airports, Wales is woefully far behind in aeronautical efforts to promote or strengthen links with its Americam diaspora.

    Transatlantic destinations 2008

  • They ran a fleet of Cessna 152s -- tiny two-seater aircrafts with less elbowroom than a GEO Metro and in aeronautical terms, about the same capabilities.

    September 2007 2007

  • They ran a fleet of Cessna 152s -- tiny two-seater aircrafts with less elbowroom than a GEO Metro and in aeronautical terms, about the same capabilities.

    GROUND RUSH (Part 1) 2007

  • In 1992 a young South African named David Vos was preparing for his Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering at MIT.

    Councils of War 2002

  • In 1992 a young South African named David Vos was preparing for his Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering at MIT.

    Councils of War 2002

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  • "The Unseen Essential" Author"JAmes P. Gills,M.D. pg.97

    Look at me,telling an aeronautical engineer the principals of flight.

    November 1, 2010