Ephemerid
Translation of "ephemerid" into Russian
ephemerid
NounUK
/ɪˈfɛm.ər.ɪd/
US
/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪd/
ephemerid
ephemerids pl
The scientist studied the ephemerid to understand the movement of celestial bodies.
Учёный изучал эфемериду, чтобы понять движение небесных тел.
Definitions
ephemerid
NounUK
/ɪˈfɛm.ər.ɪd/
US
/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪd/
A type of insect belonging to the order Ephemeroptera, commonly known as mayflies, which are characterized by their short adult lifespan.
The ephemerid emerged from the water, living only a day to mate and lay eggs.
ephemerid
AdjectiveUK
/ɪˈfɛm.ər.ɪd/
US
/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪd/
Relating to or characteristic of insects of the order Ephemeroptera (mayflies).
Scientists collected ephemerid larvae to assess water quality.