radome

American

[rey-dohm] / ˈreɪˌdoʊm /

noun

a dome-shaped device used to house a radar antenna.

radome British

/ ˈreɪdəʊm /

noun

a protective housing for a radar antenna made from a material that is transparent to radio waves

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Etymology

Origin of radome

1940–45; blend of radar and dome

Example Sentences

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Its skyline is dominated by massive radomes, round covers which protect powerful satellite dishes inside.

From BBC

At first, the FAA denied this, then it admitted that the look of the radome was important.

From Washington Post

The team is to set inspect the gear box inside the radome, the large golf ball-like bubble that houses the rotating antenna.

From Washington Post

The application for three shelters - called radomes - at RAF Menwith Hill, in North Yorkshire, was submitted to Harrogate Borough Council in June.

From BBC

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative of Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies said the "modest new structure" appears to be anchored on Bombay Reef, and is topped by solar panels and a radome.

From Fox News

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