autorotation

English

Etymology

auto- +‎ rotation

Noun

autorotation (countable and uncountable, plural autorotations)

(aviation) The rotation of the blades of a helicopter driven solely by the action of ascending air

Derived terms

autorotational

Related terms

autorotative

Translations

rotation of the blades of a helicopter by ascending air

Italian: autorotazione (it) f
Polish: autorotacja f
Portuguese: autorrotação f

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