Drag

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005124",
  "term": "Drag",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A resistive force exerted by a fluid, such as air or water, on an object moving through it. This force acts in the direction opposite to the object's motion, impeding its progress. Atmospheric drag affects the trajectory of projectiles and the movement of weather balloons.",
  "synonyms": [
    "resistance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/drag/"
}