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Doppler radar


Doppler radar

noun

Definition of DOPPLER RADAR

: a radar system that utilizes the Doppler effect for measuring velocity
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First Known Use of DOPPLER RADAR

1954

Rhymes with DOPPLER RADAR

binary star, budgerigar, conservatoire, goût de terroir, Hubli-Dharwar, juniper tar, kala-azar, Kathiawar, Madagascar, multiple star, proseminar, radio car, radio star, Viña del Mar

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