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slipstream

/ˈslɪpstriːm/

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noun

Estela, rebufo

The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.

Examples :

"The cyclist tucked in close behind the truck, hoping to take advantage of the truck's slipstream to reduce wind resistance. "

physics vehicle technology science

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noun

Slipstream, un género de ficción fantástica o no realista que cruza los límites de género convencionales

A genre of fantastic or non-realistic fiction that crosses conventional genre boundaries.

Examples :

"The bookstore's section labeled "Slipstream" held books that blended science fiction with fantasy and a touch of literary realism, making it hard to categorize them neatly. "

La sección de la librería etiquetada como "Slipstream" contenía libros que mezclaban ciencia ficción con fantasía y un toque de realismo literario, lo que dificultaba su clasificación precisa.

literature style

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verb

Aprovechar la succión de la estela

To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.

Examples :

"Although dangerous, over-the-road truck drivers sometimes slipstream with each other to save fuel."

Aunque es peligroso, los conductores de camiones de carretera a veces aprovechan la succión de la estela entre ellos para ahorrar combustible.

vehicle physics energy technology sport technical machine traffic action

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verb

Incorporar software adicional (como parches) en un instalador existente

To incorporate additional software (such as patches) into an existing installer.

Examples :

"The software developer slipped a critical patch into the installer for the new photo-editing program. "

El desarrollador de software incorporó un parche crítico en el instalador del nuevo programa de edición de fotos.

computing technology