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lighter-than-air Definition and Meaning in English (lighter-than-air definition)

adjective
Synonyms:buoyantaerialfloating
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Lighter-than-air definition: Describing an object or gas that has less density than air and therefore tends to float or rise.

Definitions of Lighter-than-air

  1. 1adjective

    Describing an object or gas that has less density than air and therefore tends to float or rise.

Example Sentences

general

“A hot air balloon is a classic example of a lighter-than-air craft.”

scientific

“Helium is a lighter-than-air gas often used to fill balloons.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

heavier-than-airdensesinking

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Lighter-than-air definition: Describing an object or gas that has less density than air and therefore tends to float or rise.
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'Lighter-than-air' translates to 'lighter-than-air' in English. Lighter-than-air definition: Describing an object or gas that has less density than air and therefore tends to float or rise.
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