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Phase of the moon
a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
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(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Pollution, Astrophysics, Water and aquatic environments.(astronomy) Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Astrophysics.(astronomy) Ptolemy's model of the universe with the Earth at the center
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Astrophysics.(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Astrophysics.a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemi…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Environmental science, Pollution.an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained" - Shakespeare
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a low area where the land is saturated with water
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
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Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good"
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(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; "the operation of a computer presents an interesting analogy to th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.The religion based upon the doctrine originally taught by the Hindoo sage Gautama Siddartha, surnamed Buddha, "the awakened or enlight…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.A hard stone, as the cat's-eye, which presents on a polished surface, and in the interior, an undulating or wary light.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the ol…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative h…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.An interception or obscuration of the light of the sun, moon, or other luminous body, by the intervention of some other body, either b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.The reappearance of a heavenly body after an eclipse or occultation; as, the emersion of the moon from the shadow of the earth; the em…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.The moon's age at the beginning of the calendar year, or the number of days by which the last new moon has preceded the beginning of t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.One who exhibits; one who presents a petition, charge or bill.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: time, moon, presents, recurring, appearance.The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surfa…
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