Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sid-er-uh-stat]
- /ˈsɪd ər əˌstæt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sid-er-uh-stat]
- /ˈsɪd ər əˌstæt/
Definitions of siderostat word
- noun siderostat a telescopic device for reflecting the light of a star in a constant direction, the chief component of which is a plane mirror turned by a clock mechanism to correct for the rotation of the earth. 1
- noun siderostat an astronomical instrument consisting essentially of a plane mirror driven about two axes so that light from a celestial body, esp the sun, is reflected along a constant direction for a long period of time 0
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Origin of siderostat
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; sidero-2 + -stat
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Parts of speech for Siderostat
noun
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siderostat popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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