aspect ratio

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aspect ratio Of a fin or wing, the ratio of length to width. A high-aspect-ratio fin or wing tends to be long and thin, producing a high lift- or thrust-to-drag ratio.

A Dictionary of Zoology MICHAEL ALLABY

aspect ratio

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aspect ratio The ratio of width to height for a specified rectangular area such as a display surface or window.

A Dictionary of Computing JOHN DAINTITH

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