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ozonesondes

ozonesonde (ozone-measuring balloon probe)

noun oh-DZOH-neh-sond Rare

Usage Note

Ozonesondes is a scientific/technical English plural used in Italian meteorological and atmospheric-science texts to denote balloon-borne instruments that measure ozone concentration at altitude. The Italian equivalent is sonde per ozono. It is invariable in Italian usage and masculine.

Examples

"Le ozonesondes rilevano i livelli di ozono in quota."

Natural Translation

Ozonesondes detect ozone levels at altitude.

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