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Parsec.
Parsec - as a noun
A unit of astronomical length based on the distance from earth at which stellar parallax is 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.262 light years
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secparExample Sentences
"A parsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to about 3.26 light-years."
"The nearest star to our solar system, Proxima Centauri, is about 1.3 parsecs away."
"The Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."
"Scientists have recently discovered a new exoplanet located approximately 10 parsecs from Earth."
"Astronomers use the term parsec to describe the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one second of arc."
Word Game Points
Is PARSEC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parsec is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARSEC has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PARSEC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parsec is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARSEC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PARSEC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parsec is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARSEC has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
