insolation Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
thermic fever; siriasis; sunstroke.
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noun incident solar radiation
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noun therapeutic exposure to sunlight
heliotherapy.
WordNet
In`so*la"tion noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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The act or process to exposing to the rays of the sun fro the purpose of drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar. -
(Med.) (a) A sunstroke. (b) Exposure of a patient to the sun's rays; a sun bath.