Pronunciation: /ɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun the amount of solar radiation received by a specific area or region
A1 Insolation is the exposure to the sun's rays.
A2 Too much insolation can cause sunburn.
B1 Proper clothing can help protect against insolation during outdoor activities.
B2 The building's design takes into account the angle of insolation to maximize natural light.
C1 Research has shown a correlation between insolation and vitamin D production in the body.
C2 Scientists are studying the effects of increased insolation on global warming.
adjective relating to or caused by the sun's radiation
A1 The insolation on the beach was too strong for me.
A2 She wore a hat to protect herself from the insolation during the hike.
B1 The insolation in this region can be intense during the summer months.
B2 Proper clothing and sunscreen are essential to prevent insolation when spending long hours outdoors.
C1 The insolation levels in the desert are among the highest in the world.
C2 Architects must consider insolation patterns when designing buildings to maximize natural light.
formal Insolation refers to the exposure of an object or area to the sun's rays.
informal Make sure you protect yourself from insolation by wearing sunscreen at the beach.
slang I got a nasty sunburn from too much insolation during my vacation.
figurative The insolation of her ideas led to a breakthrough in the research project.
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