aerobraking

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Etymology 1

aero- +‎ braking

Noun

aerobraking (uncountable)

  1. (astronautics) 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.
    Synonym: aeroassisting
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Etymology 2

aerobrake +‎ -ing

Verb

aerobraking

  1. present participle and gerund of aerobrake