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absolute ceiling

noun

Definition 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
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First Known Use of ABSOLUTE CEILING

circa 1920

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