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speckle

verb as in dot

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At that point the technology was advancing, and they progressed from speckle imaging to adaptive optics—a more precise technique to remove Earth’s atmospheric disturbance for sharper, steadier images.

The markings differ greatly among species, ranging from small speckles near the wing’s base to extensive bands or panels spread across the entire wing.

Rather than producing a crisp, steady beam, the laser casts a fuzzy patch of light full of randomly flickering speckles of brightness.

The same basic idea applies if you’re trying to pull up the shadows without introducing lots of ugly speckles known as digital noise.

A speckle-breasted thrush perched on a corner of the grey wall and poured his heart out.

In the systems published by Speckle of Strassburg in 1589 we find a distinct advance.

Then Grannie Malone put the broom under her and tried to lift her from her perch, but old Speckle had made up her mind to stay.

Eileen was flapping her apron in another, while Grannie Malone chased old Speckle with the broom.

Speckle was ready at the time set by Henny, who soon found a house and was back in an hour's time.

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On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to speckle, such as: mottle, bespeckle, besprinkle, dab, dabble, and dapple.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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