skydip

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a series of measurements of atmospheric opacity taken using a telescope that dips from a high to a low elevation

Etymology

Compound from English sky + English dip (foolish person, The action of dipping plunging for a moment into a liquid).

Origin

English

dip

Gloss

foolish person, The action of dipping plunging for a moment into a liquid

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