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solar wind
This term describes a plasma-based phenomenon rather than a traditional atmospheric wind. It is used exclusively in astrophysical and planetary science contexts to describe the outward flow of ionized gas from the Sun. Because it refers to a specific, singular cosmic process, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun.
In technical discourse, it is frequently paired with terms like "geomagnetic storm" or "heliosphere" to describe the interaction between the Sun's output and planetary magnetic fields. It should not be confused with "solar flares," which are sudden eruptions of energy, whereas the solar wind is a constant, steady stream.
Meanings
Examples
The solar wind consists mainly of electrons and protons.
Do you think the solar wind could disrupt our satellite communications?
The Earths magnetic field protects us from the direct impact of the solar wind.
We must adjust the shields to withstand the incoming solar wind.
The solar wind creates a bow shock as it hits the planetary magnetosphere.
I wonder how the solar wind affects the atmosphere of Mars.
Strong solar wind often leads to the appearance of vivid auroras at the poles.
The probe was designed to measure the density of the solar wind in deep space.