lighter-than-air

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light·er-than-air

(lī′tər-thən-âr′)
adj.
Having a weight less than that of the air displaced. Used of certain aircraft such as balloons and dirigibles.
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light′er-than-air′



adj.
1. (of an aircraft) weighing less than the air it displaces, hence obtaining lift from aerostatic buoyancy.
2. of or pertaining to lighter-than-air craft.
[1900–05]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.lighter-than-air - relating to a balloon or other aircraft that flies because it weighs less than the air it displaces
aircraft - a vehicle that can fly
light - of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"
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