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heat-seeking adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) (of a detecting device) able to detect sources of infrared radiation a heat-seeking camera 2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a missile) able to detect and follow a source of heat, as from an aircraft engine a heat-seeking missile heat seeker n Translations heat-seeking [ˈhiːtˌsiːkɪŋ] ADJ [missile] → termodirigido heat-seeking [ˈhiːtˌsiːkɪŋ] adj (missile) → termoguidato/a heat-seeking [ˈhiːtˌsiːkɪŋ] adj (missile) → termoguidato/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Four sensors on the pod watch for shoulder- launched heat-seeking missiles, also known as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems or MANPADS. Heat-seeking man-portable air defense systems are a major threat to helicopters in Iraq and elsewhere. The Sidewinder is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. |
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