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Topic: Space

superlunar

IPA: /suːˈpɜːrlʊnər/

KK: /sjuːˈpɜːrlʊnər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located above or beyond the Moon when viewed from Earth.

Example: The superlunar spacecraft was designed to explore regions beyond the Moon.

superlunary

IPA: //ˌsuːpərˈluːnəri//

KK: /sʊpərˈlunəri/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located beyond the moon or above it.

Example: The superlunary realm is often depicted in ancient myths as a place of gods and celestial beings.

supermassive

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈmæsɪv/

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌmæsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Much larger than what is normal or typical, especially in size or mass.

Example: The supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy is millions of times heavier than the sun.

swingby

IPA: /ˈswɪŋˌbaɪ/

KK: /ˈswɪŋˌbaɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of space flight where a spacecraft uses the gravity of a planet to gain speed and change direction.

Example: The spacecraft performed a swingby of Mars to increase its velocity towards Jupiter.

synodic

IPA: //sɪˈnɒdɪk//

KK: /sɪˈnɒdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period between two successive conjunctions of celestial bodies, such as the moon and the sun.

Example: The synodic month is the time it takes for the moon to return to the same phase.

syzygy

IPA: /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/

KK: /sɪˈzɪdʒi/

noun

Definition: A term used in astronomy to describe the alignment of three celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and Earth, in a straight line. It can also refer to specific points in the orbits of these bodies where they are in conjunction or opposition.

Example: During a solar eclipse, the sun, moon, and Earth are in syzygy.

tachyon

IPA: /ˈtækiɒn/

KK: /ˈtækiˌɒn/

noun

Definition: A theoretical particle that is believed to move faster than light.

Example: Scientists are exploring the concept of tachyons to understand faster-than-light travel.

telescopic

IPA: /tɛləˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a telescope or capable of seeing distant objects clearly, often by using a device that can extend or compress.

Example: The astronomer used a telescopic lens to observe the distant stars more clearly.

telescopically

IPA: /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the use of a telescope, often referring to viewing or observing something at a distance.

Example: The stars were observed telescopically, revealing details not visible to the naked eye.

thermosphere

IPA: /ˈθɜːrməˌsfɪr/

KK: /ˈθɜrməˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: The highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, located above the mesosphere, where the temperature rises as you go higher.

Example: The thermosphere is where the auroras occur, creating beautiful displays of light in the sky.

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