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Definition of: semidiurnal
(sem′ē·dī·ûr′nəl) adjective
1. Pertaining to or continuing during a half–day; occurring or accomplished in a half–day, or once each half–day.
2. Designating either half of the arc described by a heavenly body during its rising or setting. [<SEMI- + DIURNAL]
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