English Explanatory Dictionary

Flettner rotor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A smooth cylinder with disc end-plates which is spun along its long axis and, as air passes at right angles across it, the Magnus effect causes an aerodynamic force to be generated in the direction perpendicular to both the long axis and the direction of air flow.

Word forms

Flettner rotor Flettner rotors

Etymology

Named after German aviation engineer and inventor Anton Flettner.

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