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Noun photosphere has 1 sense
  1. photosphere - the intensely luminous surface of a star (especially the sun)
    --1 is a kind of
    surface
    --1 is a part of sun

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Photosphere

Definition:

The photosphere is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, characterized by its brightness and the emission of visible light.

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Noun (Astronomy):

The photosphere of the sun is the region where most of the sun's energy is emitted as visible light.

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Noun (Photography):

In photography, a photosphere is the device used to control and soften the light emitted by a flash or studio lighting.

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Noun (Geology):

In geology, the photosphere refers to the layer of the Earth's crust that is visible at the surface.

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Noun (Botany):

In botany, the photosphere refers to the chlorophyll-containing cells or tissues that make up the outer layer of a plant's leaves, responsible for photosynthesis.

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Noun (Local):

In local terms, the photosphere is a popular meet-up spot near the university's library.

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Related Adjective:

The photospheric temperature of the sun is approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius.

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Related Verb:

The satellite will photosphere the remote area to gather images for the survey.

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Related Adverb:

He walked photospherically through the bustling city, capturing everyday moments with his camera.

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