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goniometer

go·ni·om·e·ter [ gnee ómmətər ] (plural go·ni·om·e·ters)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. instrument for measuring angles: an instrument for measuring angles, especially those between crystal faces

2. radio signal direction finder: a device for establishing the bearing of an incoming radio signal

[Mid-18th century. < French goniomètre< Greek gonia "angle"]

go·ni·o·met·ric [ gnee ə méttrik ] adjective
go·ni·o·met·ri·cal [ gnee ə méttrik'l ] adjective
go·ni·om·e·try [ gnee ómmətree ] noun
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