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diurnal

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diurnal /di·ur·nal/ (di-er´nal) pertaining to or occurring during the daytime, or period of light.
di·ur·nal (d-ûrnl)
adj.
1. Having a 24-hour period or cycle; daily.
2. Occurring or active during the daytime rather than at night.
di·urnal·ly adv.
diurnal
[dīyo̅o̅r′nəl]
Etymology: L, diurnalis, of a day
happening daily, as sleeping and eating.
diurnal (dīur´nl),
adj relating to or happening in the daytime or portion of the day that is light.
diurnal
pertaining to or occurring during the daytime, or period of light.


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