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French
Etymology
Charles + -ière.
Named after Jacques Charles, who created the first large successful hydrogen balloon.
Noun
charlière f (plural charlières)
- (aviation) hydrogen balloon
- (by extension) gas balloon: A balloon buoyed by a lifting gas that is not heated. A balloon that floats in the air which is not a hot-air balloon.
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