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sunspot

/ˈsʌnspɒt/ /ˈsʌnspɑt/

Meanings
noun
A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

Examples :

"The science class learned that a sunspot is a cooler, darker area on the sun caused by strong magnetic fields. "
astronomy physics space nature energy phenomena

Related Words

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region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

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learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

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surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

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cooler adjective

/ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/

Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.

"The air conditioner made the classroom a cooler place, perfect for studying. "

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darker adjective

/ˈdɑːkə/ /ˈdɑɹkɚ/

Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

"The room was too dark for reading."

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activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

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magnetic adjective

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

"a magnetic recorder"

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

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surroundings noun

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

An outlying area; area in proximity to something

"The school's peaceful surroundings made it a great place to study. "