AEROSTATICS
A`ër*o*stat"ics (, n.
Defn: The science that treats of the equilibrium of elastic fluids, or that of bodies sustained in them. Hence it includes aëronautics.
AEROSTATION A`ër*os*ta"tion (, n. Etym: [Cf. F. aérostation the art of using aërostats.]
1. Aërial navigation; the art of raising and guiding balloons in the air.
2. The science of weighing air; aërostatics. [Obs.]
AEROTAXIS
A"ër*o*tax`is, n. [NL. See Aëro-; Taxis.] (Bacteriology)
Defn: The positive or negative stimulus exerted by oxygen on aërobic and anaërobic bacteria. — A`ër*o*tac"tic (#), a.
AEROTHERAPENTICS
A`ër*o*ther`a*pen"tics, n. [Aëro- + therapeutics.] (Med.)
Defn: Treatment of disease by the use of air or other gases.
AEROYACHT
A"ër*o*yacht`, n. [Aëro- + yacht.]