Parasite-drag
noun, Aeronautics.
1.
the component of drag caused by skin friction and the shape of the surfaces not contributing to lift.
noun
1.
the part of the drag on an aircraft that is contributed by nonlifting surfaces, such as fuselage, nacelles, etc Also called parasite resistance
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