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Topic: Space

heliacal

IPA: /hɪˈlaɪ.ə.kəl/

KK: /hɪˈlaɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the sun, particularly in relation to its rising and setting.

Example: The heliacal rising of the star marked the beginning of the new year for the ancient Egyptians.

heliacally

IPA: /hɪˈlaɪə.kli/

KK: /hɪˈlaɪə.kəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the heliacal rising or setting of a star, especially the sun, which occurs just before dawn or just after sunset.

Example: The star appeared heliacally, marking the beginning of the new season.

heliocentric

IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈsɛntrɪk/

KK: /hiˈliːoʊˌsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a model of the solar system where the sun is at the center and the planets orbit around it.

Example: The heliocentric model changed our understanding of the universe by placing the sun at the center.

helios

IPA: /ˈhiːliəs/

KK: /ˈhiːliəs/

noun

Definition: In Greek mythology, this term refers to the god who represents the sun, often depicted as driving a chariot across the sky each day.

Example: In ancient stories, Helios would rise in the morning and set in the evening, illuminating the world with his light.

heliosphere

IPA: /ˈhɛliəˌsfɪə/

KK: /ˈhɛliəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: The area in space around the sun where the solar wind affects the environment, including the entire solar system.

Example: The heliosphere acts as a protective bubble for the planets in our solar system.

heliospheric

IPA: /ˌhɛliəˈsfɪrɪk/

KK: /hɛliəˈsfɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the region of space influenced by the solar wind and the magnetic field of the Sun.

Example: The heliospheric boundary is where the solar wind meets the interstellar medium.

hyperspace

IPA: /ˈhaɪpərˌspeɪs/

KK: /ˈhaɪpərˌspeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of space that exists beyond the normal three dimensions, often used in science fiction to allow for faster-than-light travel or other extraordinary phenomena.

Example: In the movie, the spaceship traveled through hyperspace to reach distant galaxies in a matter of seconds.

intercrater

IPA: /ˈɪntəˌkreɪtə/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrˌkreɪtər/

adjective

Definition: Describing the area that is located between two or more craters.

Example: The intercrater landscape on the moon is fascinating to study.

intergalactic

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈɡæləktɪk/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈɡæləktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the space or events that happen between different galaxies.

Example: The scientists are studying intergalactic travel to explore distant galaxies.

interlunar

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈluː.nər/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈluːnər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes the time period between the old moon and the new moon when the moon cannot be seen in the sky.

Example: The sky was particularly dark during the interlunar phase, making it perfect for stargazing.

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