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 .

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[ noun ] (physics) the rays of the sun

Synonyms

sunlight sunshine

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 .

Related terms

light sunbeam

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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

important_person

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[ noun ] (astronomy) any star around which a planetary system evolves

Related terms

star

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[ verb ] expose one's body to the sun

Synonyms

sunbathe

Used in print

(Hal Kelly, "Build Hotei"...)

The gals can sun themselves in the roomy aft cockpit .

Related terms

lie lie sunbather

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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"

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[ noun ] first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

Related terms

rest_day weekend

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