aerostatic

American  

[air-uh-stat-ik] / ˌɛər əˈstæt ɪk /

Also aerostatical

adjective

1. of or relating to aerostatics.

2. of, or capable of supporting, aerostats.

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Etymology

Origin of aerostatic

First recorded in 1775–85; aero- + static

Example Sentences

This kind of 'game at balloons,'" he resumed, spreading out before me some of the engravings of his valuable collection, "this game contains the entire history of the aerostatic art.

From A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories by Verne, Jules

In the French campaign against Italy in 1859 the French had recourse to the use of balloons, but this time there was not any aerostatic corps, and their management was entrusted to the brothers Godard.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

It is scarce possible to talk of a paper kite, without thinking of that other and greater aerostatic contrivance—a balloon.

From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne

Gay-Lussac saw the same hygrometer standing at 25.3 degrees in his great aerostatic ascent in a stratum of air 7034 feet high, and with a temperature of 39.2 degrees.

From COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt, Alexander von

"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 Palmer, Frederick