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elongation

UK
/ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌiːlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

elongationnoun
elongations
pl
The elongation of the metal rod was measured during the experiment.
Удлинение металлического стержня было измерено во время эксперимента.
Additional translations
продление
Synonyms
extension
lengthening
stretching
prolongation
expansion
elongationadjective
UK
/ˌiːlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌiːlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns in scientific contexts (e.g., "elongation factor").

Definitions

elongationnoun
The process of lengthening or extending something.
The elongation of the bridge was necessary to accommodate the increased traffic.
In biology, the process by which a cell or organism grows longer.
During plant growth, cell elongation is crucial for the development of stems and roots.
In astronomy, the angular distance between two celestial bodies as observed from a third body, typically Earth.
The planet Venus was at its greatest elongation, making it highly visible in the evening sky.
In linguistics, the lengthening of a vowel sound.
The elongation of the vowel in the word 'see' distinguishes it from the word 'sit'.
elongationadjective
Relating to or involved in the process of elongating or lengthening.
The elongation phase of protein synthesis requires several specific enzymes.
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