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parasite drag

noun

Aeronautics.
  1. the component of drag caused by skin friction and the shape of the surfaces not contributing to lift.

parasite drag

noun

  1. the part of the drag on an aircraft that is contributed by nonlifting surfaces, such as fuselage, nacelles, etc Also calledparasite resistance
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of parasite drag1

First recorded in 1925–30

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