R/S

A form of research ship — A ship that is designed and used for research.

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Meanings

nounR/S (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationinitialismuncountablenauticalInitialism of research ship.

    Synonyms: R/V, RV, R.V., R. V.

Synonyms & antonyms

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research shiprv
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