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trailing edge

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trailing edge [′trāl·iŋ ′ej]
(aerospace engineering)
The rear section of a multipiece airfoil, usually that portion aft of the rear spar.
(electronics)
The major portion of the decay of a pulse.


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In a series of evaluations that began in October and ended last week, subtle shape-shifting by the wing's trailing edge minimized fuel-wasting air resistance, or drag, at a variety of altitudes, speeds, wing angles, and other conditions, says aeronautical engineer Russell F.
MHI is responsible for the wing box while KHI is building the forward fuselage (section 43), fixed trailing edge and components of the wheel well.
Lighting control manufacturer Lutron has introduced two electronic low-voltage transformers to provide step-down voltage for halogen lamps to work with Lutron's leading and trailing edge 230V CE products.
 
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