elongation

noun

elon·ga·tion | \ (ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən

Definition of elongation

1 : the angular distance in the sky between a celestial body and another around which it revolves or between a celestial body and a particular point (such as the point where its path intersects the horizon) the elongation of Venus from the Sun

2a : the state of being elongated or lengthened also : the process of elongating

b : something that is elongated

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the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process

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The delicate structure and extreme elongation of this fossilized vertebra strongly suggests its role not as a weapon, but as a warning. — Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "Newly Discovered Dinos Had Badass Bone Mohawks," 7 Feb. 2019 Blanc has an elegant creepiness, almost ghostly in her elongation but always quietly in control. — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "Suspiria and Border offer two very different tales of otherworldly creatures," 26 Oct. 2018 Christy combed through the observatory's image archives to measure the angle where the elongation appeared. — Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com, "Celebrating 40 Years of Pluto's Largest Moon, Charon," 14 July 2018 Signs of florets and peduncle elongation are already being seen and usually occur about 10 days before peak bloom is reached, according to local radio station 97.1 WASH-FM. — Jenae Sitzes, Country Living, "Washington, DC's Cherry Blossom Trees are Blooming Weeks Earlier Than Usual," 27 Feb. 2017 Fillers aren’t as helpful for people with severe elongations or complete tears, though, and require touch-ups every six months to a year. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "So, You Ripped a Hole in Your Earlobe—Here's How to Fix It," 1 May 2018 The 26-year-old’s condition is characterized by an elongation of a person’s fingers and toes. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Nemours among Orlando hospitals turning to video games for help," 13 Apr. 2018 Park Service horticulturalists monitor a specific group of Yoshino cherry trees to track them through the six stages to peak bloom: green buds, florets visible, extension of florets, peduncle elongation, puffy white and peak bloom. — Angela Fritz, Washington Post, "The cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom, expected April 5-8," 3 Apr. 2018 One of the women smiled at me, managing both politeness and viciousness in a single elongation of the lips. — Alexander Nazaryan, Newsweek, "The Kardashians Killed the Hamptons," 3 July 2014

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elongation

noun

elon·ga·tion | \ (ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən

Medical Definition of elongation

1 : the state of being elongated or lengthened also : the process of growing or increasing in length chain elongation in DNA synthesis the elongation of a muscle under tension

2 : something that is elongated