Occulter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Occulter is a noun meaning Any object, natural or man-made, that blocks the light of an object from an observer, typically used in reference to astronomical events.
Meaning
Any object, natural or man-made, that blocks the light of an object from an observer, typically used in reference to astronomical events.
Example Sentences
The moon is the occulter of the sun during a solar eclipse.
Word Forms
- occulters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occluder, occludant, occludent, scotomy, occlusion, clair-obscure.
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