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umbra

/ˈʌm.brə/

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noun

/ˈʌm.brə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее область полной тени, возникающую в результате полного перекрытия света, часто используется в астрономическом контексте.

A noun referring to a region of complete shadow that results from the total obstruction of light, often used in astronomical contexts.

  1. Complete shadowC1formal

    The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, where the light source is completely blocked.

    ruПолная тень

    • During a total solar eclipse, the moon's umbra falls on Earth.
    • The observer stood in the umbra of the tree, completely hidden from the sun.
    • The umbra of the planet created a perfect dark circle on the moon's surface.

    Antonymspenumbra

Forms
  • umbrae plural form
  • umbras plural form
  • umbrae's possessive plural form
  • umbras' possessive plural form
  • umbra's possessive singular form
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