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sodar.

A system resembling sonar but used in the air, for meteorological measurements, rather than in water.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsoʊdɑɹ/General-American
  1. A system resembling sonar but used in the air, for meteorological measurements, rather than in water.

    uncountable
  2. A type of system using such a method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.

    countable
  3. An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.

    countable
Where this word comes from

Short for sonic detection and ranging; compare radar, sonar.

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