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penumbra
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penumbra
noun
/pəˈnʌmbrə/
penultimate
penurious
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example Sentences
The moon’s
penumbra
created a dim shadow over the Earth.
Synonyms
shadow, shade, gloom, obscurity, twilight
Antonyms
light, brightness, clarity
Collocations
lunar penumbra, solar penumbra, penumbra region, penumbra shadow
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