aerostatic
|aer-o-stat-ic|
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/ˌɛərəˈstætɪk/
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/ˌeərəˈstætɪk/
equilibrium of air
Etymology
'aerostatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerostatikos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'statikos' meant 'causing to stand or stay.'
'aerostatikos' transformed into the French word 'aérostatique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerostatic.'
Initially, it meant 'causing air to stand or stay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the equilibrium of air or other gases.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the equilibrium of air or other gases, or to the science of air pressure and buoyancy.
The aerostatic lift of the balloon allowed it to float gently into the sky.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 19:21