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crepuscular ray

cre·pus·cu·lar ray
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler rey]
    • /krɪˈpʌs kyə lər reɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kri-puhs-kyuh-ler rey]
    • /krɪˈpʌs kyə lər reɪ/

Definitions of crepuscular ray words

  • noun crepuscular ray a twilight ray of sunlight shining through breaks in high clouds and illuminating dust particles in the air. 1
  • noun crepuscular ray A sunbeam seen just after sunset or just before sunrise, caused by a cloud below the horizon and dust particles in the air above the horizon. 0
  • noun crepuscular ray A cloud shadow cast on the bright sky. 0

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Parts of speech for Crepuscular ray

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crepuscular ray popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

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