Synonyms for sun spot
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : suhn-spot |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌnˌspɒt |
Définition of sun spot
Origin :- 1868, in astronomy, from sun (n.) + spot (n.). Earlier "a spot on the skin caused by exposure to the sun" (1818).
- As in solar flare : noun sun surface eruption
- It is affected by the sun spot cycle of 11.3 years which has a direct effect upon the intensity of the earth's magnetic field.
- Extract from : « Astronomy for Young Folks » by Isabel Martin Lewis
- Clear through the darkened lenses I could see the sun spot, high up on the northern-most limb of the sun.
- Extract from : « The Metal Monster » by A. Merritt
- There was a sun spot of her own that became visible whenever her interest in Cutty's monologue lagged.
- Extract from : « The Drums Of Jeopardy » by Harold MacGrath
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- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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- spotter
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- tall order ticklish spot tight situation trouble
- tender spot
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- x marks spot
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