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hevelian halo

He·ve·li·an ha·lo
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-vey-lee-uh n]
    • /həˈveɪ li ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-vey-lee-uh n]
    • /həˈveɪ li ən/

Definition of hevelian halo words

  • noun hevelian halo a faint white halo with an angular radius of 90° that is occasionally seen around the sun or the moon, thought to be caused by the reflection and refraction of sunlight by ice crystals. 1

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Parts of speech for Hevelian halo

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hevelian halo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

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