Definition

Relating to the chromosphere, which is a layer of the sun's atmosphere located above the photosphere and below the corona.

Example

The chromospheric activity of the sun can be observed during a solar eclipse.

Conversation

Did you see those pictures of the solar eclipse last night?

Yeah, they were amazing! The chromospheric details were so clear.

I know! I've never noticed the chromospheric colors before.

Me neither! It really makes you appreciate how beautiful our sun is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chromospheric → It is formed from "chromo-" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "spheric" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning sphere). The word refers to the colored sphere of the sun's atmosphere, specifically the layer above the photosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' ('chromo-') and 'sphere' ('spheric') to remember that 'chromospheric' relates to the colorful layer of the sun's atmosphere.

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