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radome: radar + dome
1. A dome-shaped protective enclosure for a radar antenna, made from materials that do not interfere with the transmission and reception of radio waves.
2. A blend of radar and dome.
  • Radar: The electronic equipment that transmits and receives high-frequency radio waves to detect, locate, and track distant objects; an acronym composed of radio detection and ranging.
  • Dome: A hemispherical or convex structure, that slopes in all directions from a central point; especially, a building.
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