ScienceAugust 13, 2026

dialable

DY-uh-luh-bul

Definition

Capable of being adjusted or set to a specific position, speed, or setting, often by rotating a physical or digital knob or interface.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'dial,' originating from the Medieval Latin 'dialis' meaning 'daily,' which evolved to refer to a sun-dial face and eventually any circular interface for adjusting settings.

In the news

In the context of the Elytra spacecraft, the term refers to the system's ability to be precisely adjusted or calibrated to specific mission requirements or orbital altitudes.

Firefly Aerospace Awarded Contract to Design Elytra Deorbit System for Defense Innovation Unit

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