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Meaning of path of totality | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The path traced on the Earth's surface by the moon's shadow (more precisely, the umbra) during a total eclipse of the sun.

Examples

“Over a wider region either side of the path of totality, a partial eclipse is seen.”
“Keep the filter on the camera for all the exposures unless you’re in the path of totality.”
“The path of totality can extend for many thousands of miles, and the duration of totality in any one place can be as long as about seven minutes.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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