Heatshield
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heatshield is a noun meaning A system designed to protect what is behind it against heat.
Meaning
A system designed to protect what is behind it against heat.
More Meanings
- (astronautics) A system designed to protect an object entering an atmosphere at high speed from the resulting very high temperature due to atmospheric drag
Word Forms
- heatshields
- heat shield
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermoprotector, thermoprotection, weatherizing, thermohardening, heatspreader, insulation.
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