insolation

noun

in·so·la·tion | \ ˌin-(ˌ)sō-ˈlā-shən

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Definition of insolation

1 : exposure to the sun's rays

2 : sunstroke

3a : solar radiation that has been received

b : the rate of delivery of direct solar radiation per unit of horizontal surface broadly : that relating to total solar radiation

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The same thing happens in summer — there’s a delay between when solar insolation is at its maximum (the summer solstice in June) and when the hottest months are (usually July or August). — Brian Resnick, Vox, "The winter solstice is Friday: 8 things to know about the shortest day of the year," 18 Dec. 2018

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insolation

noun

in·so·la·tion | \ ˌin(t)-(ˌ)sō-ˈlā-shən, in-ˌsō-

\

Medical Definition of insolation

1 : exposure to the rays of the sun

2 : sunstroke

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