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envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
the bag containing the gas in a balloon
Synonyms: gasbag,
envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves
envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
a natural covering (as by a fluid)
Examples:
The spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet.
envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
any wrapper or covering
envelope
noun(en-ve-lope)
the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)
Examples:
Test pilots try to push the envelope.

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