Aerostat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aerostat is a noun meaning An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
Meaning
An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
More Meanings
- A moored balloon flown in a semi-permanent manner, such as a border patrol monitoring balloon affixed at 18,000 feet (~6 km).
Example Sentences
With its molten temperatures, sulphuric acid clouds, and crushing carbon dioxide atmosphere, Venus has only a handful of aerostat research outposts.
Word Forms
- aerostats
Antonyms for aerostat
Common opposites include aerodyne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aircraft, aerodyne, aerostation, airlifter, aerostatistics, aeroboat.
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