"absolute altimeter" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæb.səˌlut/ [US], /ˌæb.səˈljut/ [US], /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ [US], /ˈæl.təˌmi.tɚ/ [US] Forms: absolute altimeters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} absolute altimeter (plural absolute altimeters)
  1. (aviation) A type of altimeter which measures vertical distance to the surface below, using radio, radar, sonic, laser, or capacitive technology. Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: altimeter
    Sense id: en-absolute_altimeter-en-noun-telDxby5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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