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Meaning of solar eclipse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/

Definitions

A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

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Examples

“A solar eclipse is one of nature's most impressive sights.”
“The earliest reliable accounts of Chinese eclipses come from Spring and Autumn Annals (Ch’un-ch’iu), recording eclipses from 772 to 481 BCE, including a total solar eclipse in 709 BCE.”

CEFR level

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

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