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A retarding force on the [[wind]] caused by viscous [[friction]] as air flows parallel to a [[smooth surface|smooth surface]] that it touches.<br/> <br/>''Compare'' [[form drag]], [[wave drag]]; <br/>''see'' [[drag]]. | |||
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