prelaunch

pre·launch

(prē′lônch′, -lŏnch′)

adj.

Preparatory or preliminary to launch, especially of a spacecraft or missile.

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prelaunch

(priːˈlɔːntʃ)

adj

of the period before a launch

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pre•launch

(priˈlɔntʃ, -ˈlɑntʃ)

adj.

preparatory to launch, as of a spacecraft.

[1960–65]

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