Spherics
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the geometry and trigonometry of figures formed on the surface of a sphere.
noun
1.
Also, sferics. (used with a singular verb) a branch of meteorology in which electronic devices are used to forecast the weather and to study atmospheric conditions.
2.
(used with a plural verb) Radio and Television. atmospherics.
3.
(used with a singular verb) sferics (def 3).
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the geometry and trigonometry of figures on the surface of a sphere
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) short for atmospherics
sferics also spherics
(sfîr’ĭks, sfěr’-)
The study of atmospherics, especially through the use of electronic detectors.
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