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precession
UK
/prɪˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/prɪˈsɛʃ.ən/
Translations
precessions
pl
The precession of the Earth's axis is responsible for the gradual shift in the orientation of the Earth's poles.
La précession de l'axe de la Terre est responsable du déplacement progressif de l'orientation des pôles terrestres.
Additional translations
UK
/prɪˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/prɪˈsɛʃ.ən/
Used only attributively (e.g. "precession rate", "precession torque").
Scientists calculated the precession rate of the spinning top.
Les scientifiques ont calculé le taux précessionnel de la toupie.
Definitions
The precession of the Earth's axis is responsible for the gradual shift in the orientation of the Earth's poles.
In medieval chronicles, the precession of one event before another was often assumed to signify divine judgment.
Scientists calculated the precession rate of the spinning top.