"absolute ceiling" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈsi.lɪŋ/ [US], /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈsi.lɪŋ/ [US] Forms: absolute ceilings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} absolute ceiling (plural absolute ceilings)
  1. (aviation) The maximum altitude above sea level that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions. Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: ceiling Translations (the maximum altitude above sea level that an aircraft or missile can maintain horizontal flight under normal conditions): absoluuttinen lakikorkeus (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-absolute_ceiling-en-noun-GLAuZ10A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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