autorotation

English

Etymology

auto- +‎ rotation

Noun

autorotation (countable and uncountable, plural autorotations)

1. (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