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Blend of decelerate + aileron?
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
deceleron
Today it means: A two-part aileron that can be deflected as a unit to provide roll control, or split open to act as an air brake. Full definition →
Today it means: A two-part aileron that can be deflected as a unit to provide roll control, or split open to act as an air brake. Full definition →
Blend of decelerate + aileron?
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.