Monday, September 11, 2023

Word of the Day: Radome

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Radome
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Radome
noun 1. A dome or other structure protecting radar equipment and made from material transparent to radio waves, especially one on the outer surface of an aircraft.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The 1940s radomes are still standing on the military base."
"The radome needs to be able to withstand a temperature range of -20 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit."
"The cover of the sci-fi novel shows a large radome and telescope on top of an observatory."
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English, 1940s
Why This Word?
The word "radome" is a portmanteau of the words "radar" and "dome" — it's literally a dome that protects radar equipment. Radar technology was widely adopted in World War I, but it was still evolving. ...
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