sunspot
nounUK /ˈsʌnspɒt/ · US /ˈsʌnspɑt/
Etymology From sun + spot.
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Astronomy, Natural sciences A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
- Derived terms
- sunspot number, sunspottery
noun — 2 senses
UK /ˈsʌnspɒt/ · US /ˈsʌnspɑt/
Etymology From sun + spot.
Astronomy, Natural sciences A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
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