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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 pertaining to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

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Origin:
1955–60; aero- + space

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aerospace (ˈɛərəˌspeɪs)

—n
1.	the atmosphere and space beyond
2.	(modifier) of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace: the aerospace industry

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aerospace

1958, Amer.Eng., from aero- "atmosphere" + (outer) space.

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