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aerostatics
[ air-uh-stat-iks ]
noun
- the branch of statics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with gases and bodies in the gases in equilibrium with one another. Compare aerodynamics.
- the science of lighter-than-air aircraft.
aerostatics
/ ˌɛərəˈstætɪks /
noun
- See aerodynamicsthe study of gases in equilibrium and bodies held in equilibrium in gases Compare aerodynamics
- the study of lighter-than-air craft, such as balloons
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aerostatics1
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Example Sentences
Aeronautics is divided into two fundamentally different branches—aviatics and aerostatics.
The invention of the barometer enabled men to extend the principles of mechanics to the atmosphere; and Aerostatics existed.
Of late he had resumed his study of aerostatics, and was constructing another flying-machine.
In aviation no less than in aerostatics the record of the United States is negligible.
He had the combination of two of the sections of pigeonholes, aerostatics and intelligence.
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