occultation

UK
/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɑː.kʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

occultationnoun
occultations
pl
UK
/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɑː.kʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
occultationSens astronomique.
The occultation of the star by the moon was observed by astronomers worldwide.
L'occultation de l'étoile par la Lune a été observée par des astronomes du monde entier.
Additional translations
occultationSens figuré : action de cacher ou de soustraire à la vue ; emploi plus littéraire ou soutenu.
occultationadjective
UK
/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɑː.kəlˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a celestial occultation or its data.
d'occultationEmploi attributif ou épithète dans le domaine de l'astronomie.
Occultation data from the probe indicated the planet has a thin atmosphere.
Les données d'occultation de la sonde indiquaient que la planète possède une atmosphère ténue.

Definitions

occultationnoun
The event of one celestial body passing in front of another, temporarily obscuring it from view.
The occultation of the star by the moon was observed by astronomers worldwide.
The act of hiding or concealing something from view.
The occultation of the truth was evident in the way the documents were handled.
occultationadjective
Relating to or associated with an occultation; used before another noun.
Occultation data from the probe indicated the planet has a thin atmosphere.