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aperture

[ap-er-cher] / ˈæp ər tʃər /


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He brought out Kehlani for “Folded,” another perfectly regal ballad that revels in a small aperture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The researchers also combined the CSV pre-seeding method with a slot-die coating process to fabricate a perovskite solar mini-module with an aperture area of 49.91 cm2.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Squeezing through its aperture, it’s easy to reflect on the winnowing that happens at the end of our days, as physical, mental and other abilities slowly fade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

A hermit crab will inspect a shell with care, running antennae and claws over its contours, before delicately lowering its rear end into the aperture.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

“We need a mechanism for sealing off the upper aperture too,” Quentin said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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