aerostatics

[ air-uh-stat-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of statics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with gases and bodies in the gases in equilibrium with one another. Compare aerodynamics.
2. the science of lighter-than-air aircraft.

aerostatics

/ ˌɛərəˈstætɪks /

noun

1. the study of gases in equilibrium and bodies held in equilibrium in gases Compare aerodynamics
2. the study of lighter-than-air craft, such as balloons

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerostatics¹

First recorded in 1745–55; aerostatic, -ics

Example Sentences

Aeronautics is divided into two fundamentally different branches—aviatics and aerostatics.

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The invention of the barometer enabled men to extend the principles of mechanics to the atmosphere; and Aerostatics existed.

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Of late he had resumed his study of aerostatics, and was constructing another flying-machine.

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In aviation no less than in aerostatics the record of the United States is negligible.

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He had the combination of two of the sections of pigeonholes, aerostatics and intelligence.

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