Prelaunch

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    preparatory to launch not-comparable

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"A launch of the unmanned capsule — scheduled for Tuesday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida — was scrubbed after Boeing officials said a prelaunch check indicated an “unexpected valve position” in the propulsion system."

Etymology

From pre- + launch.

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