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photosphere Definition

photo·sphere (fōtō sfir′)

noun

the visible surface of the sun

Etymology: photo- + -sphere

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photosphere Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: The white circle in the center marks the position of the Sun's surface ( called the photosphere ).
  • reach: They are converted from gamma-ray / x-ray photons to Ultraviolet photons and then finally to visible photons when they reach the photosphere.

Adjective modifier

  • solar: On the other hand, the " cool " solar photosphere emits very few x-rays.