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aerospace

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɛɹoʊˌspeɪs// UK //ˈeəɹəʊspˌeɪs// aero·space

n. the industry that designs and builds machines that fly, like airplanes and spacecraft. It also includes the study of Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it.

n. the branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight. Refers to the physical environment of the Earth's atmosphere and the surrounding space as a single operational domain.


SIMPLE

She wants to study aerospace engineering at university.

CONTEXTUAL

The city's economy relies heavily on the aerospace sector, which employs thousands of local technicians and pilots.

COMPLEX

Advancements in aerospace technology have significantly reduced the fuel consumption of long-haul commercial flights while simultaneously opening new possibilities for private satellite deployment.

Origin

From aero- + space.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'aerospace industry' or 'aerospace technology'.

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