Heliosphere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heliosphere is a noun meaning (astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.
Meaning
(astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.
Example Sentences
The heliosphere isn’t really a sphere at all, more an elongated teardrop shape.
Word Forms
- heliospheres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliopause, heliosheath, helios, helionaut, hemisphere, astrosheath.
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