noun Download 🔗Share The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse. Examples : "During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's coronae appear as a beautiful, glowing halo around the dark moon. " astronomy physics space nature phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A circle or set of circles visible around a bright celestial object, especially the Sun or the Moon, attributable to an optical phenomenon produced by the diffraction of its light by small water droplets or tiny ice crystals. Examples : "We saw beautiful coronae around the moon last night, rings of light caused by ice crystals in the air. " astronomy phenomena physics space weather nature science appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Any luminous or crownlike ring around an object or person. Examples : "The heat from the fire created coronae of shimmering air around the logs, making them appear to dance. " astronomy appearance space Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A luminous appearance caused by corona discharge, often seen as a bluish glow in the air adjacent to pointed metal conductors carrying high voltages. Examples : "During the experiment with the high-voltage generator, we saw beautiful coronae forming around the sharp points of the metal rods, a faint blue glow illuminating the darkened lab. " appearance energy physics electric phenomena science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The large, flat, projecting member of a cornice which crowns the entablature, situated above the bed moulding and below the cymatium. Examples : "The sunlight glinted off the coronae of the old courthouse, highlighting its position above the rest of the building's decorative elements. " architecture part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large, round pendent chandelier, with spikes around its upper rim to hold candles or lamps, usually hung from the roof of a church. Examples : "The church's grand coronae, with its many candleholders, cast a warm glow on the congregation. " architecture religion art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services. Examples : "After years of dedicated service to the empire, the general was honored with several coronae during his triumphant parade through Rome. " history culture military achievement royal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any appendage of an organism that resembles a crown or corona. Examples : "The sea urchin displayed beautiful coronae of spines around its spherical body, protecting it from predators. " organism anatomy biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An upper or crownlike portion of certain parts of the body. Examples : "The teacher pointed to the anatomical diagram showing the coronae of the teeth, emphasizing their importance in protecting the underlying pulp. " anatomy body physiology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A manifestation of secondary syphilis, consisting of papular lesions along the hairline, often bordering the scalp in the manner of a crown. Examples : "The doctor examined the patient's hairline and noted the presence of coronae, small papular lesions forming a crown-like pattern characteristic of secondary syphilis. " medicine disease body appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An oval-shaped astrogeological feature, present on both the planet Venus and Uranus's moon Miranda, probably formed by upwellings of warm material below the surface. Examples : "Scientists study the coronae on Venus, hoping to learn more about the planet's volcanic past. " astronomy geology space science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mineral zone, consisting of one or more minerals, which surrounds another mineral or lies at the interface of two minerals, typically in a radial arrangement; a reaction rim. Examples : "The geologist pointed out the coronae around the garnet crystals, noting how they formed at the boundary between the garnet and the surrounding rock during a period of high temperature and pressure. " geology mineral chemistry material science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading