n. an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature pressure and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter.
We went on a balloon ride and saw the radiosonde transmit information.
We went on a balloon ride and saw the radiosonde transmit information.
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