insolation
/,insou'leiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- Therapeutic exposure to sunlight: The medical or therapeutic use of sunlight for health benefits.
- Incident solar radiation: The amount of solar radiation (sunlight) received by a surface or area.
- Sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat: A condition of severe physical collapse caused by excessive exposure to the sun's heat; sunstroke.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor recommended insolation as part of the treatment for his skin condition. (Therapeutic exposure)
- Scientists measured the insolation at the equator to understand climate patterns. (Incident solar radiation)
- He suffered from insolation after working in the field without a hat all day. (Sunstroke)
Advanced Usage
- In meteorology and climatology: "Insolation" is a key variable for calculating Earth's energy budget and modeling climate.
- The model calculates surface temperature based on incoming insolation.
- In architecture and engineering: Refers to the solar radiation a building receives, affecting heating and cooling needs.
- The design maximizes winter insolation while minimizing it in summer.
Variants and Related Words
- Insolate (verb): To expose to the sun's rays.
- They insolated the fabric to test its colorfastness.
- Solar constant: A related term referring to the average insolation received at the top of Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Sunbathing: (for therapeutic exposure)
- Solar irradiance: (for incident solar radiation)
- Sunstroke, heatstroke: (for sudden prostration)
Related Phrases
- Peak insolation: The maximum amount of solar radiation received.
- Solar panels are most efficient during hours of peak insolation.
- Diurnal insolation: The daily pattern of solar radiation.
- The study focused on the effects of diurnal insolation on plant growth.
Noun
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therapeutic exposure to sunlight
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incident solar radiation
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sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
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