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| has gloss | (noun) a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane) inclinometer, dip circle |
| has gloss | eng: Dip circles are used to measure the angle between the horizon and the Earth's magnetic field (the dip angle). They were used in surveying, mining and prospecting as well as for the demonstration and study of magnetism. |
| lexicalization | eng: Dip circles |
| lexicalization | eng: dip circle |
| lexicalization | eng: inclinometer |
| subclass of | (noun) instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something measuring system, measuring device, measuring instrument |
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| French | |
| has gloss | fra: La boussole dinclinaison (anglais : « dip circle ») est un instrument utilisé pour mesurer langle entre lhorizon et le champ magnétique terrestre. Il a été utilisé en navigation, en exploitation minière et en prospection, ainsi que pour létude du magnétisme. |
| lexicalization | fra: boussole d'inclinaison |
| Chinese | |
| lexicalization | zho: 磁偏角 |
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