radome

ra·dome

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rey-dohm]
- /ˈreɪˌdoʊm/
- /rˈeɪdəʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey-dohm]
- /ˈreɪˌdoʊm/

Definitions of radome word

noun radome a dome-shaped device used to house a radar antenna. 1
noun radome a protective housing for a radar antenna made from a material that is transparent to radio waves 0
noun radome a dome-shaped housing for protecting a radar antenna, esp. on aircraft, without modifying its electromagnetic radiation 0

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Origin of radome

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; blend of radar and dome

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Parts of speech for Radome

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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radome popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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