extinction
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Definition
1.- The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation. 2.- The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer. 3.- The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously.
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/
Details
- Category: Nature
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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