noun
insolation
Insolation (noun) means the amount of the sun's energy that falls on a given area over a set period of time.
noun
1
The amount of the sun's energy that falls on a given area over a set period of time.
2
The speed at which the sun's energy arrives at a surface.
3
The act of putting something in sunlight, for example to treat it medically, dry it, ripen it or make it turn acidic.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French insolation, which traces back to Latin insolatio (“a setting or placing in the sun”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for insolation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of insolation?
"insolation" (noun) means the amount of the sun's energy that falls on a given area over a set period of time.
What is another word for insolation?
Other words for "insolation" include siriasis, heliotherapy, sunstroke.
What are the different meanings of insolation?
"insolation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The amount of the sun's energy that falls on a given area over a set period of time; 2. The speed at which the sun's energy arrives at a surface; 3. The act of putting something in sunlight, for example to treat it medically, dry it, ripen it or make it turn acidic.
