ballonet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ballonet
From French, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at balloon, -et
Example Sentences
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The ballonet which had failed him in "No. V." was perfected in its successor.
From Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)
It was cylindrical in form with conical ends, and is of interest because a small balloon or ballonet, 7,050 cubic feet contents, was placed inside the larger one for an air filling.
From British Airships, Past, Present, and Future by Whale, George
The buckling of the aluminium envelope resulted in ballonet after ballonet collapsing under the pressure of water.
From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Six valves in all are used, four air valves, one fitted to each ballonet, and two gas valves.
From British Airships, Past, Present, and Future by Whale, George
The air pump, which should have pumped the ballonet full of air to keep the balloon rigid failed to work.
From Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)
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