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(pho-to-sphere) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the visible surface of a star like the sun.

Example Sentence

The gas beneath the Sun's photosphere is opaque.

More Example Sentences

Astronomers study the photosphere of stars.

Synonyms

sun's surface; glowing layer; star layer

Antonyms

lava

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photosphere
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