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Eratosthenes Eratosthenes /ˌɛrəˈtɒsθəniːz/

noun

Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the Moon and sun (276-194 BC) ( Eratosthenes )
Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the Moon and sun (276-194 BC)
Eratosthenes made significant calculations regarding the earth's circumference.
Eratosthenes made significant calculations regarding the earth's circumference.

illuminant illuminant /ɪˈlumɪnənt/

noun

Something that can serve as a source of light ( illuminant )
something that can serve as a source of light
Candles served as the main illuminant during the power outage.
Candles served as the main illuminant during the power outage.

Black Forest Black Forest /blæk ˈfɔːrɪst/

noun

A hilly forest region in southwestern Germany ( Black Forest , Schwarzwald )
a hilly forest region in southwestern Germany

recession recession /ˌriːˈsɛʃən/

noun

() The state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year ( recession )
the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
The act of becoming more distant ( receding , recession )
the act of becoming more distant
The act of ceding back ( ceding back , recession )
the act of ceding back
The withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service ( recession , recessional )
the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service
A small concavity ( recess , recession , niche , corner )
a small concavity
The kitten curled up in a small corner of the room.
The kitten curled up in a small corner of the room.

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