aerospace

[ air-oh-speys ]

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noun

the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.
the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, etc., that operate in aerospace.

adjective

of or relating to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

aerospace

/ ˈɛə��əˌ��ɪ�� /

noun

the atmosphere and space beyond
modifier of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace
the aerospace industry

aerospace

Relating to the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.
Relating to the science and technology of flight and space travel.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aerospace¹

First recorded in 1955–60; aero- + space

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The union Unite described the move as an "unprecedented threat" to Northern Ireland aerospace.

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“We don’t want to become the car industry in Detroit or aerospace in California,” said Rebecca Rhine, president of the Entertainment Union Coalition and Western executive director of the Directors Guild of America.

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Thursday's order is the latest issued by the US president to try to increase America's access to minerals used by the aerospace, green technology and healthcare sectors.

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He has invented a self-sharpening drill — the Bit Magician! — and he’s eager to sell it to an aerospace company down the road.

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The Ascend report by carried out by Thales Alenia Space - a joint venture between French and Italian aerospace groups Thales and Leonardo - published its results.

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aerosolize aerospace engineering

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