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- [hee-lee-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhi li əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /ˈhiː.lɪə.ɡrɑːf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hee-lee-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhi li əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
Definitions of heliograph word
- noun heliograph a device for signaling by means of a movable mirror that reflects beams of light, especially sunlight, to a distance. 1
- noun heliograph Astronomy. photoheliograph. 1
- noun heliograph Meteorology. an instrument for recording the duration and intensity of sunshine. 1
- noun heliograph Photography, Printing. an early type of photoengraving made on a metal plate coated with sensitized asphalt. 1
- noun heliograph A signaling device by which sunlight is reflected in flashes from a movable mirror. 1
- noun heliograph an instrument with mirrors and a shutter used for sending messages in Morse code by reflecting the sun's rays 0
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Origin of heliograph
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; helio- + -graph
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Parts of speech for Heliograph
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heliograph popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
heliograph usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heliograph
noun heliograph
- flare — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- lantern — a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
- rocket — Maurice [maw-rees;; French moh-rees] /mɔˈris;; French moʊˈris/ (Show IPA), ("Rocket") 1921–2000, Canadian hockey player.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- sign — a token; indication.
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