Terrestrial

Definition: Meaning of, terrestrial in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / təˈrɛstrɪəl /

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[usually before noun] [technical]

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terrestrial used in phrases

terrestrial dynamical time (noun)
1. astronomy a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions
terrestrial guidance (noun)
1. a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational field
terrestrial planet (noun)
1. a planet having a compact rocky surface like the Earth's; the four innermost planets in the solar system
terrestrial time (noun)
1. astronomy a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions
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tree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood