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insolation

/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to exposure to the sun's rays, which can refer to a medical condition caused by excessive heat or sun exposure, the amount of solar radiation reaching a given area, or the therapeutic use of sunlight.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее воздействие солнечных лучей, которое может относиться к медицинскому состоянию, вызванному чрезмерным теплом или пребыванием на солнце, количеству солнечной радиации, достигающей данной области, или терапевтическому использованию солнечного света.
  1. Sunstroke C1 formal medical

    A sudden illness caused by overexposure to the sun or excessive heat, leading to prostration.

    • The hiker suffered from insolation after walking for hours under the scorching sun.
    • Symptoms of insolation include dizziness, headache, and nausea.
    • He was treated for insolation after collapsing at the beach.

    🇷🇺Солнечный удар

    Synonyms: siriasissunstroke

  2. Solar radiation C1 formal scientific

    The amount of solar radiation received on a given surface area during a given time.

    • The insolation levels in the desert are extremely high.
    • Scientists measure insolation to study climate patterns.
    • Solar panels are most efficient in areas with high insolation.

    🇷🇺Солнечная радиация

    Synonyms: solar radiation

  3. Therapeutic exposure C2 formal medical

    The use of sunlight as a therapeutic treatment for certain medical conditions.

    • Insolation therapy is sometimes used to treat seasonal affective disorder.
    • The doctor recommended controlled insolation for the patient's vitamin D deficiency.
    • Historical treatments included insolation for skin conditions.

    🇷🇺Терапевтическое облучение

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