English Explanatory Dictionary

critical altitude

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the altitude at which atmospheric pressure becomes constant as altitude increases

Word forms

critical altitude critical altitudes

Etymology

From critical + altitude.

Synonyms

exopause exobase
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