mean solar time

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Scope note
Time that is kept by most clocks and watches and keyed to timezones; that is, the solar time that would be measured by observation if the Sun traveled at a uniform apparent speed throughout the year rather than, as it actually does, at a slightly varying apparent speed that depends on the seasons.
mean solar time
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024