Heliosheath
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heliosheath is a noun meaning (astronomy) A zone between the termination shock and the heliopause, in the heliosphere, at the outer border of the Solar System, where the solar wind is dramatically slower than within the termination shock.
Meaning
(astronomy) A zone between the termination shock and the heliopause, in the heliosphere, at the outer border of the Solar System, where the solar wind is dramatically slower than within the termination shock.
Example Sentences
We encroach deeper into the furthest extent of the heliosheath, which thins out all the time.
Word Forms
- heliosheaths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliosphere, heliopause, astrosheath, helios, helion, helionaut.
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