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asdic

as·dic

UK/ˈæzdɪk/ uncommon

noun

1.

a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return

  • “sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging”
  • “asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee”
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Former codename during development, from ASD (Anti-Submarine Division). Sometimes erroneously explained as "Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee".

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