elongation
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6.7
- noun
- /ɪˌloʊŋˈɡeɪʃən/
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- The elongation of the rubber band was clearly visible as it stretched over time.
- greatest elongation
- stem elongation
- percent elongation
Because again, over and under correction can potentially push and influence the elongation of the eye in a growing susceptible population.
- Because again, over and under correction can potentially push and influence the elongation of the eye in a growing susceptible population.
- The actual degree of elongation of the eyeball changes, changing the way the the retina sits relative to the lens.
- We broke elongation so the cell, the starting codon could still arrive to where it's supposed to go.
Examples
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During the experiment, the elongation of the metal rod was monitored closely as it was heated.
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The scientist measured the elongation of the material under stress to understand its properties.
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First we talk about the period of elongation, OK?
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If tension were varied according to percentage elongation, significant differences might occur.
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The time around greatest elongation is a great time to view Venus through a telescope.
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Bone growth, however, is more complicated than simple elongation or enlargement.
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Venus reaches greatest elongation on November 3, when it lies 47 degrees east of the Sun.
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The actual degree of elongation of the eyeball changes, changing the way the the retina sits relative to the lens.
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Such injuries often involve stretch weakness, resulting from the prolonged elongation of the inadequately developed opposing muscles.
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Symmetrical light tension produced an average elongation of 8.7%, and symmetrical heavy tension produced an average elongation of 14.8%.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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3.8
Something added to make a building, road or object bigger
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3.7
Making something longer in time or distance
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6.5
An extra period of time that makes something last longer
The act of making something last for a longer time
To pull muscles gently to make them longer and more flexible
Antonyms
How Long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Elongation comes from the simple root long, which means 'long', with the start e- that makes it an action, so it literally means 'making long'. Think of it like the familiar word lengthen: elongation is the process of becoming longer or being made longer.