aeropause
|aero-pause|
C2
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/ˈɛərəˌpɔːz/
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/ˈeərəˌpɔːz/
boundary of air support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeropause' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'pause' meaning 'stop or cease'.
Historical Evolution
'aeropause' was coined in the 20th century to describe the boundary in the atmosphere where air density becomes insufficient for conventional flight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the boundary of the atmosphere, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the region in the atmosphere where the air becomes too thin to support aircraft flight.
The aeropause marks the boundary where traditional aircraft can no longer operate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 05:06