parasite drag

noun

variants or parasite resistance
: the portion of the drag of an airplane that does not include the induced drag of the wings

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“Parasite drag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasite%20drag. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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