O radar meteorológico
Example: O radar meteorológico detectou a tempestade se aproximando rapidamente.
Definition
A meteorological radar is a specialized radar system used to detect and monitor atmospheric phenomena such as storms, precipitation, and weather patterns. The "o radar meteorológico" helps in forecasting weather by tracking the movement and intensity of weather conditions in real time.
Etymology
The term "o radar meteorológico" combines the word "radar," which originated during World War II as an acronym for 'Radio Detection and Ranging,' with "meteorológico," derived from the Greek 'meteoron,' meaning 'thing high up' or 'atmospheric phenomenon.' Together, it literally means a radar for weather observation.
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