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sonar

/ˈsəʊ.nɑːr/

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noun

/ˈsəʊ.nɑːr/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему или прибор, использующий звуковые волны для обнаружения и определения местоположения объектов под водой, обычно путем излучения акустического импульса и измерения времени, необходимого для возвращения эха.

A noun referring to a system or instrument that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater, typically by emitting an acoustic pulse and measuring the time it takes for the echo to return.

  1. Acoustic detection systemB2formaltechnical

    A system that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return.

    ruГидролокатор

    • The submarine used sonar to navigate through the dark waters.
    • Fishermen rely on sonar to find schools of fish.
    • Sonar technology is essential for mapping the ocean floor.

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