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decade long

decade long is the alternative spelling of decade-long.

Meaning of decade-long

Adjective

decade-long (not comparable)

  1. Extending over a decade.
    • By 1960, NASA had sketched the outline for a decadelong effort toward unmanned and then manned lunar explorations, as well as sending spacecraft to Venus and Mars.2007 June 11, Jeremy Pearce, “Homer J. Stewart, 91, Aerospace Engineer, Dies”, in New York Times

Questions about decade long

What is decade long the alternative spelling of?
Decade long is the alternative spelling of decade-long.

Words near decade long in the dictionary

  1. decade
  2. decade box
  3. decade boxes
  4. decade counter
  5. decade counters
  6. decade long
  7. Decade Volcano
  8. Decade Volcanoes
  9. decade-long
  10. decadeful
  11. decadefuls

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