sun
has definitions from the fields of astronomy,physics
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[ noun ] (astronomy) a typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
Examples "the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system" Used in print (The Sun, [Baltimore],...)A bright sun and brisk wind had the track in a fast condition for_the_first_time this week and 8280 St._Patty_Day celebrants bet $ 842617 on the well prepared program . (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)This gives you a better opportunity to get the feel of the climate conditions , the exposure to the sun and wind , the water interests , etcetera , which vary greatly with the seasons . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)We have ample light when the sun sets ; the temperature of our homes is independent of the seasons ; we fly through the air , although gravity pulls us down ; the range of our voice ignores distance . (Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)The radio_radiation of the sun which is reflected from the moon and planets should be negligible compared with their thermal_emission at centimeter wave_lengths , except possibly at times of exceptional outbursts of solar radio_noise . (J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)The Poynting-Robertson effect ( Robertson , 1937 ; Wyatt and Whipple , 1950 ) , which is a retardation of the orbital motion of particles by the relativistic aberration of the repulsive_force of the impinging solar_radiation , causes the dust to spiral into the sun in times much shorter than the age of the Earth . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (physics) the rays of the sun
Examples "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind" Used in print (Organic Gardening and Farming,...)Pansies are supposed to like it cool , but those great velvety flowers were healthy and perky in the glaring sun . (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)- How much will wind , rain , sun , and temperature affect the use ? Sometimes , you have a choice of exposure for sites where the topography or trees of the area will provide afternoon shade , morning sun , or whatever may be most_desirable for the use intended . (Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)He was torn between the excitement in the sun inflamed waters and a little engine chugging northward on the Monticello_Branch . (Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)He looked_out through windowpanes turned a faint violet by sun and weather , looked_out at King_'s_Bridge toward Westchester . |
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[ noun ] a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
Used in print (Harry Olesker, Impact....)She was the sun , he the closest planet orbiting around her , the rest of the world existing and visible yet removed . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (astronomy) any star around which a planetary system evolves
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 4349
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[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 1056
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[ verb ] expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
Examples "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble" "These herbs suffer when sunned" Related terms |
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[ noun ] first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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