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.

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    3. (Mil.) carried directly to the site of battle by aircraft; -- said of combat troops, as, “an airborne division”.

    [PJC]