lunitidal

[ loo-ni-tahyd-l ]
/ ˌlu nɪˈtaɪd l /

adjective

pertaining to the part of the tidal movement dependent upon the moon.

Origin of lunitidal

First recorded in 1850–55; luni- + tidal

British Dictionary definitions for lunitidal

lunitidal
/ (ˌluːnɪˈtaɪdəl) /

adjective

of or relating to tidal phenomena as produced by the moon

Word Origin for lunitidal

C19: from Latin lūna moon + tidal

Scientific definitions for lunitidal

lunitidal
[ lōō′nĭ-tīdl ]

Relating to tidal phenomena caused by the Moon.♦ The length of time between the transit of the Moon over the meridian at a particular location and the following high or low tide at that location is known as the lunitidal interval.