anti-G suit
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anti-G suit
n
(Aeronautics) another name for G-suit
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G-suit
(ˈdʒiˌsut)n.
a garment designed to protect a pilot or astronaut from the effects of acceleration forces, esp. on the circulatory system.
Also called anti-G suit . [1940–45; G(ravity)-suit]
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anti-G suit
A device worn by aircrew to counteract the effects on the human body of positive acceleration.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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| Noun | 1. |  anti-G suit - worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and accelerationpressure suit - protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
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