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elongation

e·lon·ga·tion [ i làwng gáysh'n ] (plural e·lon·ga·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lengthening: the act of lengthening something, or the condition of being lengthened

2. something lengthened: something that has become or been made longer

3. astronomy angle between Sun and astronomical object: the angle between the Sun and either the Moon or a planet, as seen from Earth or a point in space

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