sunspot

noun — 2 senses

sunspot

noun

UK /ˈsʌnspɒt/ · US /ˈsʌnspɑt/

Etymology From sun + spot.

1

Astronomy, Natural sciences A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

2

Business, Finance A random shock in the foreign exchange currency market.

Derived terms
sunspot number, sunspottery

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