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aerospace

adjectivetécnico/ɐˌɛɾɔjʃpɐsiˈal/medium

a·e·ro·es·pa·ci·al

Definition

Relating to the atmosphere and outer space, especially concerning aviation and space exploration.
Portugal has been investing in the aerospace sector.
Aerospace engineering is an area of great technical complexity.
Common collocations
aerospace industryaerospace engineeringaerospace technology

Etymology

De 'aero-' (do grego 'aēr', ar) + 'espacial' (do latim 'spatium', espaço).

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