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lidar

li·dar

UK/ˈlaɪdɑː/ US/ˈlaɪdɑɹ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft

Origin

Acronym of light detection and ranging. Synchronically also analyzable as blend of light + radar. The lowercase form (lidar) is by anacronymic evolution.

Phrases

  • active lidar

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