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heavier-than-air

/ˈhev.i.ər ðən ɛər/

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adjective

/ˈhev.i.ər ðən ɛər/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает объект, особенно летательный аппарат, который плотнее окружающего воздуха и полагается на аэродинамическую подъемную силу для полета.

Describes an object, especially an aircraft, that is denser than the surrounding air and relies on aerodynamic lift for flight.

  1. Aircraft typeC1formaltechnical

    Relating to an aircraft that is heavier than the air it displaces, requiring lift from wings or rotors to fly.

    ruТип летательного аппарата

    • The Wright brothers invented the first heavier-than-air flying machine.
    • Helicopters and airplanes are both heavier-than-air aircraft.
    • Modern aviation relies on heavier-than-air designs for transportation.

    Antonymslighter-than-air

Forms
  • more heavier-than-air comparative form
  • most heavier-than-air superlative form