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augmentation
aug·men·ta·tion / ˌôgmenˈtāshən/ • n. the action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount. ∎ Mus. the lengthening of the time values of notes in a melodic part. ∎ Heraldry an addition to a coat of arms granted as a mark of special honor. |
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augmentation
augmentation The increase in the apparent diameter of a celestial body as seen from the surface of the Earth compared with the apparent diameter it would have if seen from the centre of the Earth.
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"augmentation." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "augmentation." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-augmentation.html "augmentation." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-augmentation.html |
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