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goniometry

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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.

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

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

goniometry
the practice or theory of measuring angles, especially by means of a goniometer.
See also: Measurement


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