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lunisolar

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lu⋅ni⋅so⋅lar

  [loo-ni-soh-ler]
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–adjective
pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.
Origin:
1685–95; luni- + solar 1
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lu·ni·so·lar   (lōō'nĭ-sō'lər)   
adj.  Of or caused by both the sun and the moon.

[Latin lūna, moon; see lunar + solar.]
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lunisolar   (l'nĭ-sō'lər)  Pronunciation Key 
Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth's tides and the cause of the Earth's orbital precession.
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