Difference between revisions of "Definition: Aerospace" - New World Encyclopedia
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| + | ''aero''- From Ancient Greek ἀέρος (''aéros''), the genitive singular of ἀήρ (''aḗr'', “air”) + space | ||
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# the [[atmosphere]] of the [[Earth]] and the region of [[space]] around it | # the [[atmosphere]] of the [[Earth]] and the region of [[space]] around it | ||
# the [[industry]] concerned with [[aircraft]], [[missile]]s, [[satellite]]s and [[spacecraft]] | # the [[industry]] concerned with [[aircraft]], [[missile]]s, [[satellite]]s and [[spacecraft]] | ||
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# of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space | # of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space | ||
# of, or relating to the [[science]], [[technology]] and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft | # of, or relating to the [[science]], [[technology]] and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft | ||
{{Wictionary_credits|aerospace|4098826}} | {{Wictionary_credits|aerospace|4098826}} | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 22 June 2023
English
Etymology
aero- From Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros), the genitive singular of ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”) + space
Noun
- the atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it
- the industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft
Adjective
- of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space
- of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft
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