slipstream

• Sustantivo que designa la corriente de aire que queda detrás de un vehículo u objeto en movimiento, especialmente la estela generada por la hélice o el motor de un avión, que puede aprovecharse para reducir la resistencia de otro que le sigue.

A noun referring to the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller.

1. Aerodynamic flowC1formaltechnical

   The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller or a moving vehicle, creating a region of reduced pressure.

   Estela aerodinámica

   • The smaller car used the truck's slipstream to save fuel.
   • Pilots are trained to avoid the slipstream of larger aircraft.
   • The cyclist tucked in behind the leader to benefit from his slipstream.

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