Preejection

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The time period immediately preceding ejection.

    "We have therefore used the R-S₂ interval assuming that any prolongation that may occur is most likely a result of lengthening of R-S₁ (including preejection) rather than S₁-S₂ ."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring prior to ejection. not-comparable

    "The severity of damage to the aircraft in combat was responsible for more preejection injuries, unconsciousness, and allowed less time to prepare for ejection."

Example

More examples

"The severity of damage to the aircraft in combat was responsible for more preejection injuries, unconsciousness, and allowed less time to prepare for ejection."

Etymology

From pre- + ejection.

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