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19:32 Aug 30, 2011 |
Swedish to English translations [PRO] Science - Astronomy & Space | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Sven Petersson Sweden Local time: 13:54 | ||||||
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5 | were ignited |
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3 | Lighted up |
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3 | were lit |
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Lighted up Explanation: It is possible to use a more scientific term, such as "ignited", but IMO the style here calls for a more popular term. |
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were lit Explanation: or maybe 'lit up' |
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were ignited Explanation: :o) Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_evolution Reference: http://library.thinkquest.org/21008/data/star/birth.htm |
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