goni'ometry

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goniometer (ˌɡəʊnɪˈɒmɪtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an instrument for measuring the angles between the faces of a crystal
2.  an instrument consisting of a transformer circuit connected to two directional aerials, used to determine the bearing of a distant radio station
 
[C18: via French from Greek gōnia angle]
 
goniometric
 
adj
 
gonio'metrical
 
adj
 
gonio'metrically
 
adv
 
goni'ometry
 
n

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