adiabatic compression
/d..bt.k k.mpre.(.)n/ noun
compression caused by atmospheric factors, which makes descending air warm up
adiabatic cooling /d..bt.k kul../ noun a process in which ascending air is cooled by a decrease in atmospheric pressure without heat transfer
adiabatic expansion /d..bt.k .kspn.(.)n/ noun expansion caused by atmospheric factors, which makes ascending air cool down . Cooling by adiabatic expansion may result in cloud formation.
adiabatic heating /di.bt.k hit../ noun a process in which descending air is heated by an increase in atmospheric pressure without heat transfer
adjacent /.de.s(.)nt/ adjective
next to or near . Fire extinguishers should be positioned adjacent to the aircraft during all ground-running operations.
adjust /.dst/ verb to change and improve the position or setting of a piece of equipment . The pilot adjusts the throttle or propeller controls. . to adjust the seat to move the seat into a position suitable for yourself . to

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adjust the volume to increase or decrease the volume to improve the sound quality
adjustable /.'d3Ast.b(.)l/ adjective
designed to be adjusted 0 An adjustable stop on the throttle control ensures a positive idling speed.
adjustment /.'d3Astm.nt/ noun 1. a
change to improve the setting, position or operation of something 0 A slight adjustment to the seat will make it much more comfortable to sit in. 2. the act of changing something to improve its set-ting or position 0 Maximum system pressure is often controlled by adjust-ment of the main engine-driven pump.
admit /.d'm.t/ verb to allow to enter 0