"VLA" meaning in English

See VLA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} VLA
  1. (astronomy) Abbreviation of Very Large Array. (the large interferometre in New Mexico used for radio astronomy) Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Very Large Array (extra: the large interferometre in New Mexico used for radio astronomy) Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-VLA-en-name-gGeEonlZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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