Definition of ARCSECOND

arcsecond

Plural: arcseconds

Noun

  • a 60th part of a minute of arc
  • A unit of angle; 1/60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600th of a degree.

Origin / Etymology

From arc + second.

Synonyms

second, arcsec, as, second of arc

Scrabble Score: 14

arcsecond: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
arcsecond: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
arcsecond: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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