quyển sắc
Definition
- Noun (Astronomy):
- Chromosphere: A thin layer of a star's atmosphere, specifically the Sun, located above the photosphere and below the corona. It is characterized by a reddish glow visible during total solar eclipses.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các nhà thiên văn học nghiên cứu quyển sắc của Mặt Trời. (Astronomers study the Sun's chromosphere.)
- Quyển sắc có thể quan sát được nhờ kính lọc đặc biệt. (The chromosphere can be observed with a special filter.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in astronomical contexts. It is a compound noun where "quyển" implies a sphere or layer, and "sắc" refers to color, describing its visual characteristic.
Variants and Related Words
- Khí quyển (n): Atmosphere.
- Quyển từ (n): Magnetosphere.
- Nhật quyển (n): Heliosphere.
Synonyms
- Chromosphere: The direct and only accurate English equivalent.
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Photosphere: The visible surface of the Sun, below the chromosphere.
- Corona: The outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere, above the chromosphere.
- Solar atmosphere: The general term encompassing the photosphere, chromosphere, and corona.