heliographic

he·li·o·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hee-lee-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhi li əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hee-lee-uh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhi li əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of heliographic word

noun heliographic a device for signaling by means of a movable mirror that reflects beams of light, especially sunlight, to a distance. 1
noun heliographic Astronomy. photoheliograph. 1
noun heliographic Meteorology. an instrument for recording the duration and intensity of sunshine. 1
noun heliographic Photography, Printing. an early type of photoengraving made on a metal plate coated with sensitized asphalt. 1
noun heliographic Of or pertaining to heliography. 1
adjective heliographic Transmitted by heliograph. 0

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Origin of heliographic

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 Heliographic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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heliographic 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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