supergranulation cell

supergranulation cell
/sooh'peuhr gran'yeuh lay"sheuhn/, Astron.
one of a number of large convection cells in the photosphere and chromosphere of the sun, each having a diameter of 10,000-20,000 mi. (16,000-32,000 km) and lasting longer than a day. Also called supergranulation.
[1970-75; SUPER- + GRANULATION]

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  • supergranulation cell — /sooh peuhr gran yeuh lay sheuhn/, Astron. one of a number of large convection cells in the photosphere and chromosphere of the sun, each having a diameter of 10,000 20,000 mi. (16,000 32,000 km) and lasting longer than a day. Also called… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • supergranule — noun A supergranulation cell …   Wiktionary

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