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active homing [′ak·tiv ′hōm·iŋ]

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The homing of an aerodynamic missile by radar, in which radio signals are transmitted from the missile to the target and reflected to the missile to direct it toward the target.

Homing in which the homing device on the missile reveals the presence of the missile to the target.

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