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semidiameter

noun semi·di·am·e·ter \-dī-ˈa-mə-tər\

Definition of SEMIDIAMETER

:  radius; specifically :  the apparent radius of a generally spherical celestial body
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First Known Use of SEMIDIAMETER

14th century

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