SETI

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɛtɪ/


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SETI, 
  1. Astronomysearch for extraterrestrial intelligence.
  • 1975–80

seti-, 
  1. a combining form meaning "bristle'';
    used in the formation of compound words:setiform.
  • Latin sēti-, saeti-; see seta, -i-

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
SETI /ˈsɛtɪ/ n acronym for
  1. Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: the attempt to detect signals, esp radio waves or light, from an intelligent extraterrestrial source
'SETI' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
setiform - setigerous - setireme

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