ScienceAugust 20, 2026
blebbing
BLEB-ing
Definition
The act of forming or extending a small, blister-like protrusion or bubble-shaped projection from a larger surface.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'bleb,' which emerged in the late 19th century possibly as a variation of 'blob' or 'blib,' referring to a small blister, bubble, or drop of liquid.
In the news
In the article, it is used to describe how the planet Venus appears to be 'blebbing' off darkness from the Sun during a transit, which creates a visual distortion that hindered accurate astronomical measurements.
What Is The Black Drop Effect? How An Optical Phenomenon Frustrated Astronomers And May Have Changed Australia’s History
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