De luchtsnelheid
Example: De luchtsnelheid van het vliegtuig is tijdens de vlucht constant.
Definition
"De luchtsnelheid" refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air. It is a crucial measurement in aviation that affects flight performance, navigation, and safety. For example, "De luchtsnelheid van het vliegtuig is tijdens de vlucht constant" means the aircraft's airspeed remains steady during the flight.
Etymology
The term "de luchtsnelheid" comes from Dutch, combining "lucht" meaning air and "snelheid" meaning speed. It literally translates to 'the air speed.' This compound word is commonly used in aviation to describe how fast an object moves through the air.
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"De luchtsnelheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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