It is used during daylight hours. The balloon is filled to such degree that its ascent rate is known. By measuring the time period between the start of the balloon and the moment it hides in the cloud can be determined the height of the cloud base.
imbrication lines (imâ³bro brÃ´Â´ika shÉn) , lÄ«nz.n pl. 1 the seams which are formed by overlapping layers of tissue in order to close a surgical. wound. 2 slight mesiodistal ridges in the cervical third of a. tooth
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Bifurcation is a judge's ability in law to divide a trial into two parts so as to render a judgment on a set of legal issues without looking at all aspects. Frequently, civil cases are bifurcated into separate liability and damages proceedings.