🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

太阳辐射

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tài yáng fú shè

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Solar Radiation/ˈsoʊ.lər ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"太阳辐射对植物的光合作用至关重要。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The energy emitted by the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation.

    "Solar radiation is essential for photosynthesis in plants."
  2. 2

    The total amount of solar energy received by a given area over a specific time period.

    "The solar radiation received by the solar panels determines their efficiency."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'solar' originates from the Latin word 'solaris', meaning 'of the sun', which has been used since the 14th century. 'Radiation' comes from the Latin 'radiatio', meaning 'a sending out', which has been in use since the early 20th century, reflecting the scientific understanding of energy transfer.

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