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oleo

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Noun

  1. A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
    • If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.

Noun

  1. The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.

Noun

  1. Synonym of margarine.

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