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slipstream

/ˈslɪpstrɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does slipstream mean?

noun

A trail of air or water that flows behind a moving object, or a region of reduced air pressure behind an aircraft in flight, allowing it to travel more efficiently. In science fiction, a slipstream is a hypothetical region of space-time that allows faster-than-light travel.

Example

"The spacecraft entered the slipstream, and its speed increased dramatically."

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