partial eclipse
ˈpɑːrʃəl ɪˈklɪps
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Definition of partial eclipse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

astronomyTECH.eclipse where only part of the sun or moon is obscuredTECH.
  • During the partial eclipse, the moon covered part of the sun..
  • We watched the partial eclipse through special glasses.
  • A partial eclipse was visible from our backyard.
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Expressions with partial

partial toadj.
having a liking or preference for something
She is partial to chocolate desserts.
partial deliveryn.
delivery of only part of the goods or service originally agreed
The supplier arranged a partial delivery due to low stock levels.
partial quantityn.
incomplete amount of something
The recipe calls for a partial quantity of sugar.
partial compensationn.
payment or benefit that makes up only part of a loss
The insurance payout was just partial compensation for the damaged equipment.
partial exemptionn.
official release from only part of a payment or legal duty
The charity received a partial exemption from local property taxes.
partial failuren.
situation where only some parts or goals do not succeed
The software launch was a partial failure, with several key features not working.

Expressions with eclipse

solar eclipsen.
event when the Moon blocks sunlight by passing between Earth and Sun
A solar eclipse happened during the school day.
eclipse glassesn.
special glasses for viewing solar eclipses
You must wear eclipse glasses to safely watch the solar eclipse.
in eclipseadj.
less important or less noticed than before
The artist was in eclipse after his early success.
eclipse of the heartn.
feeling of deep sadness or loss
After the breakup, she felt an eclipse of the heart.
eclipse byprep.
surpassed or overshadowed by something else
Her performance was eclipsed by her co-star's charisma.
lunar eclipsen.
occurrence when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon appears darkened as it moves through Earth's shadow..
annular eclipsen.
solar eclipse where a ring of sunlight stays visible
During an annular eclipse, a bright ring surrounds the moon.
total eclipsen.
complete obscuring of one celestial body by another
During the total eclipse, the moon completely covered the sun..

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penumbraladj.
astronomy
related to the partial shadow in an eclipse

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  1. French:éclipse partielle, ...
  2. German:partielle Mondfinsternis, ...
  3. Italian:eclissi parziale, ...
  4. Spanish:eclipse parcial, ...
  5. Portuguese:eclipse parcial, ...
  6. Chinese:偏食, ...
  7. Japanese:部分日食, ...
  8. Arabic:كُسُوف جُزْئِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִיקּוּי חֶלְקִי, ...
  10. Russian:частичное затмение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:часткове затемнення, ...
  12. Hindi:आंशिक ग्रहण, ...
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