goniometer (redirected from goniometers)

go·ni·om·e·ter  (gn-m-tr)

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.

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[Greek gni, angle; see genu-¹ in Indo-European roots + -meter.]

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goni·o·metric (-n--mtrk), goni·o·metri·cal adj.

goni·ome·try n.

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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

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goniometer

an instrument for measuring angles, especially those of solid bodies.

See also: Instruments

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goniometer - direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals direction finder - radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves