lunitidal
pertaining to the part of the tidal movement dependent upon the moon.
Origin of lunitidal
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British Dictionary definitions for lunitidal
/ (ˌluːnɪˈtaɪdəl) /
of or relating to tidal phenomena as produced by the moon
Origin of lunitidal
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Scientific definitions for lunitidal
[ lōō′nĭ-tīd′l ]
Relating to tidal phenomena caused by the Moon.♦ The length of time between the transit of the Moon over the meridian at a particular location and the following high or low tide at that location is known as the lunitidal interval.
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