ballonet

[ bal-uh-ney ]

noun

1. an air or gasbag compartment in a balloon or airship, used to control buoyancy and maintain shape.

ballonet

/ ˌbæləˈnɛt /

noun

1. an air or gas compartment in a balloon or nonrigid airship, used to control buoyancy and shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballonet¹

From French, dating back to 1900–05; balloon, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballonet¹

C20: from French ballonnet a little balloon

Example Sentences

A smaller balloon, or steering ballonet, as it is called, is attached to the stern of the kite balloon and acts as a rudder.

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This resistance was increased by the rush of air into the open mouth of the steering ballonet.

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It had an internal air-bag or ballonet whose capacity was one-fifth that of the envelope.

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There are two noteworthy innovations in connection with the ballonet.

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Special features is a "belly" of Para rubber in lieu of a ballonet.

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