absolute ceiling

/ˌˈæbsəˌˈlut ˌsilɪŋ/
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Definitions of absolute ceiling
  1. noun
    the maximum altitude at which an airplane can maintain horizontal flight
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    type of:
    ceiling
    maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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