solar wind

so·lar wind

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soh-ler noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈsoʊ lər noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soh-ler noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈsoʊ lər noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

Definitions of solar wind words

noun solar wind an emanation from the sun's corona consisting of a flow of charged particles, mainly electrons and protons, that interacts with the magnetic field of the earth and other planetary bodies. 1
noun solar wind the constant stream of charged particles, esp protons and electrons, emitted by the sun at high velocities, its density and speed varying during periods of solar activity. It interacts with the earth's magnetic field, some of the particles being trapped by the magnetic lines of force, and causes auroral displays 0
noun solar wind streams of ionized gas particles constantly emitted by the sun in all directions at speeds of c. 300 to 1,000 km per second (c. 186 to 620 mi per second) 0

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Origin of solar wind

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Solar wind

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solar wind popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

solar wind usage trend in Literature

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