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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