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Balloons

Scope note

Use for nonporous, flexible spherical bags made of a lightweight material inflated with heated air or a gas that is lighter than air and designed to rise and float in the atmosphere, usually while carrying aloft passengers or scientific instruments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000222189

Broader Terms used

lighter than air aircraft

Equivalent Terms used

balloon

Created

13yrs ago

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