absolute ceiling
absolute ceiling
nounDefinition of ABSOLUTE CEILING
: the maximum height above sea level at which a particular airplane can maintain horizontal flight under standard air conditions —called also ceiling
First Known Use of ABSOLUTE CEILING
circa 1920
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