insolation
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World English Dictionary
insolation (ˌɪnsəʊˈleɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the quantity of solar radiation falling upon a body or planet, esp per unit area |
| 2. | exposure to the sun's rays |
| 3. | former name for sunstroke |
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insolation (ĭn'sō-lā'shən) Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
My understanding is that ocean salinity is more dependent on net water flux than insolation.
Insolation models have proliferated to the point where it is difficult for a solar user to decide which model to adopt.
The insolation values represent the resource available to concentrating systems that track the sun throughout the day.
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