English Explanatory Dictionary

sunspot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.
  2. A random shock in the foreign exchange currency market.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌnspɒt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sunspot.wav /ˈsʌnspɑt/

Word forms

sunspot sunspots

Etymology

From sun + spot.

Derived words

sunspot number sunspottery
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