(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
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a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
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a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of a…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nature and environment, Natural hazards.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.light during the daytime
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
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A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.Of or pertaining to the atmosphere; of the nature of, or resembling, the atmosphere; as, atmospheric air; the atmospheric envelope of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine, or other motor, by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.pressing a marijuana concentrate to a hot surface in order to vaporize it and inhale the concentrate
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.To cause to burn with sudden and sparkling combustion, as by the action of intense heat; to burn or vaporize suddenly; as, to deflagra…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.Relating to friction; moved by friction; produced by friction; as, frictional electricity.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: streak, light, night, results, meteoroid.
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