wetted area

English

Noun

wetted area (usually uncountable, plural wetted areas)

1. (hydrodynamics) The total surface area of a vehicle which interacts with the fluid through which the vehicle travels.
   1. (aviation) The total surface area of an aircraft.
   2. (nautical) The total portion of the surface area of the hull which is immersed in water.
   3. (motor racing) The total surface area of the upper bodywork, wings, and radiator.