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alt

/ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/

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noun

/ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/B2formalscientificabbreviation
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее угловое расстояние небесного объекта над горизонтом.

A noun referring to the angular distance of a celestial object above the horizon.

proper noun

  1. Angular distance above the horizonC1formal

    The angular distance of a celestial object above the horizon, measured in degrees.

    ruВысота

    • The alt of the star was measured at 45 degrees.
    • Navigators use alt to determine the position of celestial bodies.
    • The alt of the sun changes throughout the day.

    Synonymsaltitudeelevation

Forms
  • alts plural form
  • alts' possessive plural form
  • alt's possessive singular form