What does insolation mean?
Insolation means The incident radiant energy emitted by the sun which reaches a unit area over a period of time, typically measured over a horizontal area at the Earth's surface or at the top of Earth's atmosphere..
Insolation
/ˌɪnsoʊˈleɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The incident radiant energy emitted by the sun which reaches a unit area over a period of time, typically measured over a horizontal area at the Earth's surface or at the top of Earth's atmosphere..
Definitions by Sense
- The incident radiant energy emitted by the sun which reaches a unit area over a period of time, typically measured over a horizontal area at the Earth's surface or at the top of Earth's atmosphere.
- The rate of delivery of such radiation.
- The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.
- (medicine, dated) sunstroke.
Example Sentences
The difference in insolation between north-facing and south-facing slopes can affect microclimates as much as hundreds of miles of north-south distance on level ground.
Synonyms for insolation
Antonyms for insolation
Related Words
Word Forms
- insolations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insolation?
Common synonyms include sunbath, sunstroke, siriasis, thermic fever.
What is the opposite of insolation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use insolation in a sentence?
The difference in insolation between north-facing and south-facing slopes can affect microclimates as much as hundreds of miles of north-south distance on level ground.
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