Definition of Gegenschein

1. Noun. A faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space.

Exact synonyms: Counterglow
Generic synonyms: Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation

Definition of Gegenschein

1. Noun. (astronomy) A faint brightening of the night sky in the region of the ecliptic directly opposite the Sun. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gegenschein

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gegenschein

geezerhood
geezerly
geezers
geezery
gefarnate
geffroyite
gefilte fish
gefitinib
gefuffle
gefuffled
gefuffles
geg
gegenhalten
gegenion
gegenions
gegenschein (current term)
gegenscheins
gegger
gehlenite
gehlenites
gei
geic
geic acid
geigerite
geikielite
geiko
geikos
gein
geire
geis

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