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Etymology

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From aquaplanar +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.kwa.plaˈna.ʒẽj̃/ [a.kwa.plaˈna.ʒẽɪ̯̃]

Noun

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aquaplanagem f (plural aquaplanagens)

  1. the act of sliding over the water
  2. (water sports) aquaplaning (surface water sport)
  3. (automotive) aquaplaning (the loss of contact with the road because of surface water)
  4. (aeronautics, rare) splashdown (landing into water)
  5. (aviation, rare) ditching (crash-landing into water)

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