service ceiling

/ˌsʌrvəs ˌsilɪŋ/
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Definitions of service ceiling
  1. noun
    altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate
    synonyms: combat ceiling
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    type of:
    ceiling
    maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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