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altigraph

noun
al·ti·graph | \ˌaltəˌgraf\
plural -s

Definition of altigraph 

: an altimeter equipped with a recording mechanism

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First Known Use of altigraph

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for altigraph

alti- + -graph

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Dictionary Entries near altigraph

alti

Altica

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altigraph

altilik

altimeter

Altingiaceae

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