zeta
the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet (Z, ζ).
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
Origin of zeta
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How to use zeta in a sentence
One of them is especially remarkable: ζ, known as Mizar to the Arabs.
Astronomy for Amateurs | Camille FlammarionThen from that value of d find a corrected value for ζ and repeat the calculation.
Find an approximate value of d by assuming a probable value for ζ as mentioned below.
These values of ζ are, however, not exact for widely differing velocities.
Hence means of discriminating the probable value of ζ are necessary in using the equations for practical purposes.
British Dictionary definitions for zeta (1 of 3)
/ (ˈziːtə) /
the sixth letter in the Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ), a consonant, transliterated as z
Origin of zeta
1British Dictionary definitions for Zeta (2 of 3)
/ (ˈziːtə) /
(foll by the genitive case of a specified constellation) the sixth brightest star in a constellation: Zeta Tauri
British Dictionary definitions for ZETA (3 of 3)
/ (ˈziːtə) /
a torus-shaped apparatus used for research in the 1950s and early 1960s on controlled thermonuclear reactions and plasma physics
Origin of ZETA
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