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occultation

/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌɑː.kʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

occultationnoun

occultations

/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌɑː.kʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

The occultation of the star by the moon was observed by astronomers.

Оккультация звезды Луной была наблюдена астрономами.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

occultationadjective

/ˌɒk.ʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌɑː.kəlˈteɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a celestial occultation or its data.

Definitions

Relating to or associated with an occultation; used before another noun.

Occultation data from the probe indicated the planet has a thin atmosphere.