plural of closure temperature

(geology) The temperature, of a mineral, etc., below which there is no significant diffusion of isotopes into the external environment; the temperature of said mineral at the time it was formed (as calculated by radiometric dating).

present participle of close reach

simple past tense and past participle of close reach

plural of close reach

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close reach

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close the range

simple past tense and past participle of close the range

present participle of close the range

(military) To move oneself or one's vehicle(s) (warships, tanks, aircraft, etc.) closer to the enemy in order to allow them to fire on the enemy, either more effectively or at all.