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[うるう()·びょう()]
uruubyou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[うるうびょう()]
uruubyou

Root Words:

[うるう() + びょう()]
uruu + byou

English Meaning(s) for 閏秒

noun
  1. leap second

Definition and Synonyms for 閏秒

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 閏秒

» intercalation; illegitimate throne
» second (1/60 minute)

Categories 閏秒 is a member of

S 1/60 of a minute
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