Early form of sonar used for submarine detection (5)

I believe the answer is:

asdic

(Other definitions for asdic that I've seen before include "Sound means of detection" , "means to find hidden problems" , "Submarine detection device" , "Early form of sonar" , "old detection method" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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