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1. hemisphere
noun. ['ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr'] half of the terrestrial globe.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hemisphaerium (Latin)
- ἡμισφαίριον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Hemisphere
- atmosphere
- biosphere
- lanphere
- stratosphere
- telesphere
How do you pronounce hemisphere?
Pronounce hemisphere as ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr.
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Sentences with hemisphere
1. Noun, singular or mass
The radius of a hemisphere is from the bottom of the pot to the top of the pot.
2. Adjective
Determining the volume of a hemisphere allows a grower to calculate the amount of soil the pot will hold.
3. Adverb
Native to the northern hemisphere, oak meadows can be valuable habitats for wildlife.