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[うるうびょう(秒)]
uruubyou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[うるう(閏)·びょう(秒)]
uruubyou
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Root Words:

[うるう + びょう(秒)]
uruu + byou

English Meaning(s) for うるう秒

noun
  1. leap second
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Definition and Synonyms for うるう秒

Leap Second a second (as measured by an atomic clock) added to or subtracted from Greenwich Mean Time in order to compensate for slowing in the Earth's rotation
Synonyms: 閏秒

Meanings for each kanji in うるう秒

» second (1/60 minute)

Categories うるう秒 is a member of

S 1/60 of a minute
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