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Definition of chromosphere
: the region of the atmosphere of a star (such as the sun) between the star's photosphere and its corona
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The density in the chromosphere is significantly lower than in the sun’s interior, so the magnetic fields are no longer suppressed and are able to straighten out.
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First Known Use of chromosphere
1868
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See words that rhyme with chromosphere Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chromosphere
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