ballon-sonde
/ˌbalɔ̃ˈsɒnd/Meteorology. Now chiefly historical
noun
A small balloon used to carry instruments for recording atmospheric conditions into the upper atmosphere; a weather balloon, a sounding balloon.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Science. From French ballon-sonde from ballon + sonde.
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