coronograph

co·ro·no·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-roh-nuh-graf, -grahf]
- /kəˈroʊ nəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /kˈɒrənˌɒɡraf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-roh-nuh-graf, -grahf]
- /kəˈroʊ nəˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of coronograph word

noun coronograph an instrument for observing and photographing the sun's corona, consisting of a telescope fitted with lenses, filters, and diaphragms that simulate an eclipse. 1
noun coronograph (astronomy) A telescope, fitted with an attachment that blocks out direct rays from the sun, used to study and photograph the corona of the sun. 0
noun coronograph (astronomy) The attachment used in such a telescope. 0

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Origin of coronograph

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Coronograph

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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coronograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coronograph usage trend in Literature

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