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Meaning of Michelson-Morley experiment | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An attempt in 1887 to detect the existence of the luminiferous aether by comparing the speed of light in perpendicular directions.

historical

CEFR level

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

Michelyne Michener michenerite micher michery Michiana

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