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Meaning of limb brightening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The optical effect where, when certain wavelengths (not in the spectrum of visible light) are examined, the edge of the disk of a star appears brighter than the center of the disk.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

limb darkening limb girdle syndrome limb of Satan limb of the law limb-mammary syndrome limba

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