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insolation

Syllabification: (in·so·la·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌinsōˈlāSHən/
Definition of insolation

noun

technical
  • exposure to the sun’s rays.
  • the amount of solar radiation reaching a given area.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin insolatio(n-), from the verb insolare, from in- 'toward' + sol 'sun'

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