go·ni·om·e·ter (g  n - m  -t r)n. 1. An optical instrument for measuring crystal angles, as between crystal faces. 2. A radio receiver and directional antenna used as a system to determine the angular direction of incoming radio signals. go ni·o·metric (-n--m trk), goni·o·metri·cal adj.go ni·ome·try n. |
, angle; see genu-1 in Indo-European roots + goniometer [ˌgəʊnɪˈɒmɪtə]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring the angles between the faces of a crystal
2. (Electronics) an instrument consisting of a transformer circuit connected to two directional aerials, used to determine the bearing of a distant radio station
[via French from Greek gōnia angle]
goniometric [ˌgəʊnɪəˈmɛtrɪk], goniometrical adj
goniometrically adv
goniometry n
goniometer
an instrument for measuring angles, especially those of solid bodies.
See also: Instruments
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| Noun | 1. |  goniometer - direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signalsdirection finder - radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves |
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