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Meaning of the word sidereal in English

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sidereal

US /saɪˈdɪr.i.əl/

UK /saɪˈdɪə.ri.əl/

"sidereal" picture

Adjective

of or with respect to the stars or constellations

Example:

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Astronomers use sidereal time to track celestial objects.

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A sidereal day is shorter than a solar day.

Synonym:

astral stellar cosmic

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