as in extension
the act of making longer
the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process
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The degree of elongation, known as eccentricity, is measured on a scale of 0 (for a perfect circle) to 1 (a hyperbola).
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2025
And this elongation of the fire season is a hallmark of our changing climate.
—Peter Bergen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
During this elongation, Venus is at a maximum separation of 47.2 degrees from the sun—its largest elongation of the year, according to EarthSky.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Don’t miss bright Venus just below the duo. Jan. 10: Venus Reaches Greatest Eastern Elongation
On the evening of Jan. 10, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation — its easternmost distance from the sun.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2025
And this elongation of the fire season is a hallmark of our changing climate.
—Peter Bergen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
During this elongation, Venus is at a maximum separation of 47.2 degrees from the sun—its largest elongation of the year, according to EarthSky.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Don’t miss bright Venus just below the duo. Jan. 10: Venus Reaches Greatest Eastern Elongation
On the evening of Jan. 10, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation — its easternmost distance from the sun.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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