insolation
1exposure to the sun's rays, especially as a process of treatment.
Origin of insolation
1Other definitions for insolation (2 of 2)
solar radiation received at the earth's surface.
Origin of insolation
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British Dictionary definitions for insolation
/ (ˌɪnsəʊˈleɪʃən) /
the quantity of solar radiation falling upon a body or planet, esp per unit area
exposure to the sun's rays
former name for sunstroke
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Scientific definitions for insolation
[ ĭn′sō-lā′shən ]
The solar radiation striking Earth or another planet.
The rate of delivery of solar radiation per unit of horizontal surface.
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