radio detection and ranging

ra·dio·de·tectionandranging

uncommon

noun

1.

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

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Word family

radiolocate

Broader terms

measuring instrument

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Grammar

noun
singular	radio detection and ranging
plural	radio detection and rangings

Nearby words

radio beam radio brightness radio broadcast radio chassis radio compass radio emission radio frequency radio interferometer radio link radio news

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