What is another word for chromosphere?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈə͡ʊməsfˌi͡ə] (IPA)

The chromosphere is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, characterized by its reddish hue. Synonyms for this term include coronal limb, spicule layer, transition region, and plage. The coronal limb refers specifically to the outer edge of the chromosphere, while the spicule layer refers to the spiky protrusions that can be seen on the Sun's surface. The transition region is the boundary between the chromosphere and the Sun's hotter outer layer, called the corona. Plage is another term for the bright patches of the chromosphere, which are caused by the interaction of magnetic fields. All of these terms help to describe the complex and beautiful outer layers of our nearest star.

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What are the hypernyms for Chromosphere?

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What are the hyponyms for Chromosphere?

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  • hyponyms for chromosphere (as nouns)

    • object
      layer.

What are the holonyms for Chromosphere?

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Usage examples for Chromosphere

If this radiant energy could come unhindered to our eyes every star would appear white, but they are all surrounded by atmospheres-analogous to the chromosphere and reversing layer of the sun-which absorb a portion of their radiant energy and, like the earth's atmosphere, take a heavier toll from the violet than from the red end of the spectrum.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
The gaseous envelope from which the prominences spring has been called the chromosphere on account of the coloured lines displayed in its spectrum.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball
About a dozen less conspicuous lines were gradually identified in the spectrum of the prominences and the chromosphere, which appeared also to be caused by this same mysterious helium.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball

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