shock stall
The term "shock stall" is primarily used in aviation to describe a sudden loss of lift due to shock waves forming on the wings at high speeds.
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Definition
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(technical)A sudden loss of lift caused by shock waves disturbing the airflow over an aircraft's wings at high speeds.
Example
- The pilot had to manage the aircraft carefully to avoid a shock stall during the transonic phase of the flight.
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