"pseudolite" meaning in English

See pseudolite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: pseudolites [plural]
Etymology: From blend of pseudo- + satellite. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pseudo-|satellite|nocap=1}} blend of pseudo- + satellite Head templates: {{en-noun}} pseudolite (plural pseudolites)
  1. Something that is not a satellite but performs a function typical of satellites.
    Sense id: en-pseudolite-en-noun-EoDkHSvR Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Astronomy

Inflected forms

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