Aerospace
/[ˈɛə̯.ɹəʊˌspeɪs]/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it. uncountable, usually
"Meronyms: airspace, air space (not synonymous)"
- 2 the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole wordnet
- 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."
Adjective
- 1 Of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space.
- 2 Of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.
Example
More examples"They study aerospace engineering at the university."
Etymology
From aero- + space.
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