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in situ

[in sahy-too, -tyoo, see-, in sit-oo] / ɪn ˈsaɪ tu, -tju, ˈsi-, ɪn ˈsɪt u /
ADJECTIVE
sitting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
Antonyms


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This ambitious mission will characterise these moons with a powerful suite of remote sensing, geophysical and in situ instruments to discover more about these compelling destinations as potential habitats for past or present life.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

The obelisk was displaced to Paris, certainly, and the Rosetta Stone, also hitherto neglected in situ, went to Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

"Our study highlights the critical role of in situ characterization in identifying dynamic active structures under reaction conditions," said Prof. Liu.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

BBC Sport understands that there have been preliminary discussions between the three confederations over breakaway competitions, should Infantino remain in situ.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

I had the great luck one summer of studying the three-toed sloth in situ in the equatorial jungles of Brazil.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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