corona (Meaning)
corona (n)
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
a long cigar with blunt ends
Synonyms & Antonyms of corona
corona Sentence Examples
- The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
- During a solar eclipse, the corona becomes visible as a faint halo around the darkened disk of the Moon.
- The corona is composed of highly ionized gas, primarily hydrogen and helium.
- The corona of the Sun is significantly hotter than the surface, with temperatures reaching millions of degrees Celsius.
- Astronomers study the corona to understand solar phenomena such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
- The corona discharge is a phenomenon where an electric discharge occurs around a conductor at high voltage.
- In botany, the corona refers to a crown-like structure found in some flowers, such as daffodils.
- The COVID-19 pandemic brought the term "corona" into everyday conversations, referring to the novel coronavirus and its associated disease.
- The corona can be observed during a total solar eclipse when the Moon completely blocks the Sun's bright disk.
- The corona is also a term used in beer brewing to describe the ring of foam that forms around the edge of a glass.
FAQs About the word corona
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse, (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla
aura, halo, nimbus, aureole,starburst, aureola, sunburst,glory
No antonyms found.
The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
During a solar eclipse, the corona becomes visible as a faint halo around the darkened disk of the Moon.
The corona is composed of highly ionized gas, primarily hydrogen and helium.
The corona of the Sun is significantly hotter than the surface, with temperatures reaching millions of degrees Celsius.
