aerostatics
[air-
uh
-
stat
-iks]
/ˌɛər əˈstæt ɪks/
noun
, (
used with a singular verb
)
1.
the branch of statics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with gases and bodies in the gases in equilibrium with one another.
Compare
aerodynamics
.
2.
the science of lighter-than-air aircraft.
Origin
1745-55;
see
aerostatic
,
-ics
British Dictionary definitions for
aerostatics
aerostatics
/
ˌɛərəˈstætɪks
/
noun
(
functioning as sing
)
1.
the study of gases in equilibrium and bodies held in equilibrium in gases
Compare
aerodynamics
2.
the study of lighter-than-air craft, such as balloons