GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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airborne adj.
1. conveyed by or through air, as dust or pollen; as, “a clean room is needed to avoid airborne contaminants”.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. in flight; flying; -- said of an airplane.
[PJC]
3. (Mil.) carried directly to the site of battle by aircraft; -- said of combat troops, as, “an airborne division”.
[PJC]