counterglow | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) 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 | |
Synonyms: | gegenschein | |
Related terms: | light | |
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counterblow counterfoil counterplot countervail counterwoman counteroffer countertenor counteraction counterchange countercharge counterpoison counterfeiter counter-drill counterweight counterperson countermelody counteract countertop counterspy connatural counterman counterbore counterfactual counterfeit counterfire countermand countercoup countermine counterpane countervailing countersuit countersink countermove countershot counterpose countersign counterplea counterplay counterplan counterpart counterpoint counterpunch counterclaim countercheck counterstain counterblast counterpoise Conteras countermarch counter_tube counterpoised Contreras contrite counterattack counterstrike counteractive counter_check commuter |