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penumbral

/pɪˈnʌm.brəl/

Traducción: Relativo a la penumbra; parcialmente sombreado o poco claro, usado a menudo en sentido astronómico o figurado.

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adjective

/pɪˈnʌm.brəl/C2formalscientific
  • esRelativo a la penumbra; parcialmente sombreado o poco claro, usado a menudo en sentido astronómico o figurado.

Relating to a penumbra; partially shaded or obscure, often used in astronomical or figurative contexts.

  1. Partial shadow regionC2formalscientific

    Relating to the area of partial shadow that surrounds the darkest part of a shadow, especially in an eclipse.

    esZona de penumbra

    • The penumbral region of the eclipse was barely visible to the naked eye.
    • Astronomers studied the penumbral shadow to understand the moon's orbit.
    • During a penumbral lunar eclipse, the moon appears slightly dimmer.
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  • more penumbral comparative form
  • most penumbral superlative form