sif

/ siːf /

adjective

1. slang.
   disgusting; sickening; nasty

Word History and Origins

Origin of sif¹

C20: from syphilitic

Example Sentences

"However, they are expensive and are distributed over limited sites across the globe. Satellite SIF can provide us spatially continuous data. However, fully utilizing satellite SIF for photosynthesis monitoring requires a mechanistic understanding of the relationship between the two."

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This comprehensive dataset provided in this study can be used to gain insights into the mechanistic relationship between far-red SIF and canopy-level photosynthesis.

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This relationship is critical for interpreting SIF readings accurately, whether they come from ground-based observations or satellite imagery.

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Importantly, the study provides a robust dataset that can serve as a benchmark for validating satellite SIF products, which are increasingly used to monitor global agricultural systems and carbon cycling.

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"We are one of the first groups worldwide to develop such a network for long-term SIF measurements, dated back to 2016," commented by Guan.

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