Eclipse vs Corona - What's the difference?
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(astronomy) An alignment of astronomical objects in which a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
, decline, downfall
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Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.
To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
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(Irish grammar) To undergo eclipsis.
A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
(star) The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse,
(biology) Any crown-like appendage of a plant or animal.
(electricity) corona discharge
As verbs the difference between eclipse and corona
is that eclipse is while corona is .eclipse
English
(wikipedia eclipse)Noun
(en noun)unnumbered page,
- All the posterity of our first parents suffered a perpetual eclipse of spiritual life.
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- As in the soft and sweet eclipse , / When soul meets soul on lovers' lips.
- Nor were the wool prospects much better. The industry of the colony, was threatened once more with eclipse .
Derived terms
* lunar eclipse * solar eclipse * total eclipseSee also
* occultation * syzygyVerb
- The Moon eclipsed the Sun.
- The student’s skills soon eclipsed those of his teacher.
- My joy of liberty is half eclipsed .
