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insolation

/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a exposição aos raios solares, podendo referir-se a um quadro clínico causado por calor excessivo ou permanência prolongada ao sol, à quantidade de radiação solar que atinge uma determinada área ou ao uso terapêutico da luz solar.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

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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.

  • 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a exposição aos raios solares, podendo referir-se a um quadro clínico causado por calor excessivo ou permanência prolongada ao sol, à quantidade de radiação solar que atinge uma determinada área ou ao uso terapêutico da luz solar.
  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.

    🇵🇹Insolação

    Sinônimos: 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.

    🇵🇹Radiação solar

    Sinônimos: 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.

    🇵🇹Insolação terapêutica

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