absolute ceiling


nounAeronautics.

Origin of absolute ceiling

1
Probably earlier than 1915–20

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British Dictionary definitions for absolute ceiling

absolute ceiling

noun
  1. the maximum height above sea level, usually measured in feet or metres, at which an aircraft can maintain horizontal flight: Compare service ceiling

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