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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.

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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.
Where this word comes from

Ellipsis of oleo strut.

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

    US · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From oleum (“olive oil”).

noun
  1. Synonym of margarine.

    US · dated · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Clipping of oleomargarine.

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