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radome

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ra·dome  (rdm)
n.
A domelike shell transparent to radio-frequency radiation, used to house a radar antenna.
[ra(dar) + dome.]
radome [ˈreɪdəʊm]
n
(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) a protective housing for a radar antenna made from a material that is transparent to radio waves
[ra(dar) + dome]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.radome - a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves
radar dome
aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"
housing - a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
Translations
radome
n (Tech) → Radom nt, → Radarkuppel f; (at tip of aircraft) → Radarbug m → /-nase f


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