solar prominence

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–noun Astronomy.

prominence (def. 3).

prom⋅i⋅nence

[prom-uh-nuh

ns]

–noun

1.	Also, prom⋅i⋅nen⋅cy. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.

2.	something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance: a prominence high over a ravine.

3.	Also called solar prominence. Astronomy. an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum.

Origin:
1590–1600; < L prōminentia a jutting out, protuberance. See prominent, -ence

Synonyms:
2. promontory, height, precipice, peak.

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Main Entry: prom·i·nence
Pronunciation: 'präm(-&)-n&n(t)s
Function: noun
: an elevation or projection on an anatomical structure(as a bone)

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prominence prom·i·nence (prŏm'ə-nəns)
n.

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