What is another word for Faculae?

Pronunciation: [fˈakjʊlˌiː] (IPA)

Faculae are bright regions on the surface of the sun that are often seen near sunspots. Sunspot and faculae are closely related, but the latter is defined as a bright spot or patch on the sun's surface, while the former refers to a dark spot. Other synonyms for faculae include bright points, solar flares, and solar prominences. These terms are all used to describe the bright, active regions of the sun and its surroundings. Faculae are important for studying the sun's activity and can help scientists understand the complex processes that occur on its surface.

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What are the hypernyms for Faculae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Sunspots, astronomical objects, geological features, Bright Areas, Magnetic Phenomena.

Usage examples for Faculae

All groups of Sun-spots and Faculae have been numbered, and the dates of their first and last appearances entered up to the present time.
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It is also marked here and there by long streaks of light, called Faculae, which look like foam flecks below a cataract.
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