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radiosonde
(radio|sonde)
Pronunciation:
/ˈreɪdɪəʊˌsɒnd/
noun
an instrument carried by balloon or other means to various levels of the atmosphere and transmitting measurements by radio.
Origin:
1930s
: from
radio-
(relating to broadcasting) + German
Sonde
'probe'
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