insolation
3 synonyms for insolation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The amount of the sun's energy that falls on a given area over a set period of time.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French insolation, which traces back to Latin insolatio (“a setting or placing in the sun”).
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