antumbra

English

Etymology

From ante- (before) +‎ umbra (shadow).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ænˈtʌm.bɹə/, /ˈæn.tʌm.bɹə/

Noun

antumbra (plural antumbrae)

  1. (rare) The region from which an occulting body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source.

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