terrestrial /tə-, te-, ti-resˈtri-əl/

1. Of, or existing on, the earth
2. Earthly, worldly
3. Living or growing on land or on the ground (esp as opposed to the sea or air)
4. Representing the earth
5. (of a planet) like the earth in size or form
6. Signifying signals sent by a land transmitter as distinct from a satellite (TV)

1. An inhabitant of the earth
2. A man of the world, layman (Shakespeare)

terresˈtrially adverb

terrestrial magnetism noun

The magnetic properties exhibited within, on and outside the earth's surface

terrestrial poles plural noun (geology)

The two points diametrically opposite on the earth's surface (cf magnetic poles)

terrestrial radiation noun (meteorology)

The loss of the earth's heat by radiation to the sky, resulting in dew and hoarfrost

terrestrial telescope noun

A telescope giving an erect image, used for viewing over distances on the earth's surface rather than astronomically

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