Meaning Of The Word Ballonet

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ballonet in American English
any of several auxiliary air containers within a balloon or airship, that can be inflated or deflated to compensate for changing gas pressure during flight: used to control altitude and maintain proper structure
noun: an air or gasbag compartment in a balloon or airship, used to control buoyancy and maintain shape

ballonet in British English
noun: an air or gas compartment in a balloon or nonrigid airship, used to control buoyancy and shape

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