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light·er-than-ˈair ADJ attr AVIAT

lighter-than-air

leichter als Luft nach n

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It was used to establish new world records in aviation for sustained flight (heavier-than-air), refueled flight, sustained flight (lighter-than-air), and distance. en.wikipedia.org

However, the lighter-than-air sewer gas collects in the ceiling, while propane collects on the floor. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike kites (which rely solely on the wind for power) and balloons (which require specialty lighter-than-air gases), helicopters are normally powered by aviation fuels. en.wikipedia.org

In all, the flight broke existing world records for sustained flight (heavier-than-air), refueled flight, sustained flight (lighter-than-air), and distance. en.wikipedia.org

The social commentary wipes clean with a dry towelette - it's not intrusive and not pedantic, just lighter-than-air. en.wikipedia.org

The lighter-than-air gas reduces his weight and allows him to fly surprisingly fast for a creature of his size. en.wikipedia.org

During the period of lighter-than-air dirigibles and non-rigid aircraft, the rails extended across the apron and into the fields at each end of the hangar. en.wikipedia.org

Widely used designs are parafoil, rokkaku, delta (including variations such as delta conyne) and the new lighter-than-air helikite design. en.wikipedia.org

In the early 1900s, the racetrack was also the site of public demonstrations of lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air flying machines. en.wikipedia.org

No lighter-than-air matrix or shell containing a hard vacuum has ever been constructed. en.wikipedia.org

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