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Definition

noun. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field

Example Sentence

The number of sunspots goes through a maximum and minimum about every 11 years.

Synonyms

macula; dark spots on the sun; dark patch on the sun

Antonyms

moon crater

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