Where does “sonar” come from?
sonar (Portuguese) comes from English SONAR — Acronym of sound navigation and ranging.
sonar (Portuguese): sonar technique and device that uses sound propagation to detect underwater objects
Definitions
- sonar technique and device that uses sound propagation to detect underwater objects
Ancestry of “sonar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | SONAR | Acronym of sound navigation and ranging |