aerostatic
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Origin of aerostatic
Example Sentences
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The production of this gas is easy, and it has given the greatest satisfaction hitherto in aerostatic experiments.
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne
The first three groups are capable of flight by aerodynamic or aerostatic means and can be propelled and controlled by methods known to aeronautical engineers.
From The Flying Saucers are Real by Donald E. (Donald Edward) Keyhoe
"You think, then, that aerostatic science has said its last word?"
From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne
"He might, through the leak," said the chief aerostatic officer, who considered that many of his gallant subordinates had lost their lives through Bouchard's inefficiency.
From The Last Shot by Frederick Palmer
Through me, the aerostatic art would render immense services to the world, if God should spare my life!
From A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) by Jules Verne
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