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- US Pronunciation
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- [rok-it-sond]
- /ˈrɒk ɪtˌsɒnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rok-it-sond]
- /ˈrɒk ɪtˌsɒnd/
Definitions of rocketsonde word
- noun rocketsonde a telemeter for gathering data on the atmosphere at very high altitudes, carried aloft by rocket and returned to earth by parachute. 1
- noun rocketsonde a rocket designed for weather observations in the area beyond the range of balloons, esp. between altitudes of 100,000 and 250,000 ft 0
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Origin of rocketsonde
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; rocket1 + sonde
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Parts of speech for Rocketsonde
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rocketsonde popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rocketsonde usage trend in Literature
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