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ephemerid

/ɪˈfɛm.ər.ɪd/

/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪd/

Translations

ephemeridnoun

ephemerids

/ɪˈfɛm.ər.ɪd/

/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪd/

The scientist studied the ephemerid to understand the movement of celestial bodies.

Учёный изучал эфемериду, чтобы понять движение небесных тел.

Synonyms

ephemeridadjective

more ephemerid

Comp.

most ephemerid

Super.

/ɪˈfɛmərɪd/

Used attributively to modify nouns meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of mayflies’

Synonyms

ephemeridnoun

A type of insect belonging to the order Ephemeroptera, commonly known as mayflies, which are characterized by their short adult lifespan.

The ephemerid emerged from the water, living only a day to mate and lay eggs.

ephemeridadjective

Relating to or characteristic of insects of the order Ephemeroptera (mayflies).

Scientists collected ephemerid larvae to assess water quality.