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Rareaerostat
The correct spelling is aerostat.
How to pronounce aerostat
noun
Say it like: Aer-ost-at
The correct spelling is aerostat. An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
- 2.A moored balloon flown in a semi-permanent manner, such as a border patrol monitoring balloon affixed at 18,000 feet (~6 km).
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