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ASDIC

Syllabification: (ASDIC)
Pronunciation: /ˈazˌdik/

Definition of ASDIC

noun

chiefly British
  • an early form of sonar used to detect submarines.

Origin:

World War II: acronym from Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee

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Definition of ASDIC in the British & World English dictionary

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