countermeasure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of countermeasure
Example Sentences
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Chaff, which has been used on military aircraft and warships since World War II, is a radar countermeasure usually made of tiny aluminum-coated glass fibers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Drone countermeasure technologies have been used for detection, reconnaissance and combating unauthorised flights, she said.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Diaz Artiles and her team aim to collect cardiovascular responses using each countermeasure and compare effects on ocular perfusion pressure and other cardiovascular functions that may be affected by microgravity environments.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024
We could deploy a specific type of electronic countermeasure packet in this one area that is going to shut down our enemy's drones.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2024
One month later, as a countermeasure, the United States tried to send up its first test vehicle, named Vanguard.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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