aerostation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aerostation
Example Sentences
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In conclusion, we may say that the subject of aerostation is still in its infancy, and that we have still to learn how to conduct ourselves properly when—Up in the Clouds.
From Up in the Clouds Balloon Voyages by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The Chinese have been beforehand with us in all our inventions—printing, artillery, aerostation, chloroform.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
He united in one machine the two modes previously made use of in aerostation.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
However trifling this experiment may appear at first sight, it added a new fact to the science of aerostation.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
Lockwood Marsh, not only for the section on aeroplane development which he has contributed to the work, but also for his kindly assistance and advice in connection with the section on aerostation.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
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