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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Ballonets are usually equivalent in volume to rather less than a quarter of the total volume of the air-ship—giving a maximum ballonet height of 6000 to 7000 feet.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
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 chief interest in his design, though it never materialized, lies in the fact that it provided for a double envelope and was the precursor of the ballonet.
From Aviation in Peace and War by Sykes, Frederick Hugh, Sir
This attachment serves the purpose of a ballonet.
From Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War by Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose
One ballonet was contained in the envelope which, at first, had three inflated fins to act as stabilizers.
From British Airships, Past, Present, and Future by Whale, George
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