Insolation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnsoʊˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Insolation is a noun meaning The rate of delivery of such radiation.
Meaning
The rate of delivery of such radiation.
More Meanings
- (medicine, dated) sunstroke.
- 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 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.
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.
Word Forms
- insolations
Synonyms for insolation
Depending on context, synonyms include sunbath, sunstroke, siriasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sunstroke, siriasis, sunlight, sun, daylight, sunshine.
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