meteorological balloon

/ˌˈmidiər(ə)ˌˈlɑdʒəkəl bəˌlun/
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Definitions of meteorological balloon
  1. noun
    a small unmanned balloon set aloft to observe atmospheric conditions
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    types:
    pilot balloon
    meteorological balloon used to observe air currents
    type of:
    balloon
    large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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