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Aerospace

/[ˈɛə̯.ɹəʊˌspeɪs]/ adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space.
  2. 2
    Of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.
Noun
  1. 1
    The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it. uncountable, usually

    "Meronyms: airspace, air space (not synonymous)"

  2. 2
    the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole wordnet
  3. 3
    The industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft. uncountable, usually

    "He works mainly in aerospace. Most of their contracts are in aerospace. A few are in medical devices."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From aero- + space.

Etymology 2

From aero- + space.

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