solar radiation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of solar radiation
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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In this approach, detectors are pointed at the Moon to capture X-rays emitted by specific elements after they are struck by solar radiation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
The visionaries of the early Space Age didn’t worry much about solar radiation, coronal mass ejections, galactic cosmic rays, psychological stress from isolation, and cost-benefit ratios.
From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2025
Recently 6,000 planes were grounded by Airbus, requiring a software update after one of their planes experienced a "sudden drop in altitude" in October thought to be caused by interference from intense solar radiation.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
The Toulouse, France-based company had warned that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025
They survived the weeks of solar radiation by hiding inside the Lincoln Building.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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