ballonet

/ˌbæləˈneɪ/
noun
  1. A small airbag inside a balloon or airship used to maintain pressure and shape.
    • The pilot adjusted the ballonet to keep the airship stable.
    • Each ballonet can be inflated or deflated independently.
    • The engineer inspected the ballonet for leaks before the flight.
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