Sunspot
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsʌnspɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sunspot is a noun meaning (astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
Meaning
(astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
More Meanings
- (finance) A random shock in the foreign exchange currency market.
Word Forms
- sunspots
Synonyms for sunspot
Depending on context, synonyms include macula.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macula, starspot, heatspot, lucule, sunshine, plage.
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