radiolocation
radiolocation · radiolocations
The detection and locating of distant objects using microwave radiationThe detection and locating of distant objects using microwave radiation; especially radar
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The detection and locating of distant objects using microwave radiation; especially radar
measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
(uncountable)The locating of an object that is fitted with a radio tag
(countable)A location so identified
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From radio- + location.From radio- + location.
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Forms
plural: radiolocations| Singular | radiolocation |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects:radarmicrowave radarradio detection and ranging
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedradiolocate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable