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semidiurnal

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semidiurnal [¦sem·i·dī′ərn·əl]
(astronomy)
Having a period of, occurring in, or related to approximately half a day.
(meteorology)
Pertaining to a meteorological event that occurs twice a day.
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The three sampling sites receive continuous wave action and are subject to semidiurnal tides, with a maximum tidal range of 1.
Population structure, growth, and production of the wedge clam Donax ... by Herrmann, Marko; Carstensen, Daniel; Fischer, Sonke; Laudien, Jurgen; Penchaszadeh, Pablo E.; Arntz, / Journal of Shellfish Research
Temperature and salinity also exhibit variations associated with the semidiurnal tidal cycle because of the exchange of water with Todos Santos Bay.
Assessment of habitat quality for juvenile California halibut ... by Lopez-Rasgado, Francisco Javier; Herzka, Sharon Z. / Fishery Bulletin
Even though a semidiurnal signature, that is two peaks per day - one in early morning and one in the late afternoon - was observed in 2007; in 2008, the variation was diurnal or one peak per day.
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