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absolute altimeter

noun

Definition of absolute altimeter

: an aircraft altimeter that determines distance to the earth by radio measuring the time needed for an emitted wave to reach the earth and reflect back to the aircraft

First Known Use of absolute altimeter

1930, in the meaning defined above

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