Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alfven surface

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.25 in modern English

Syllables: alfven -sur-face
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The outer edge of the corona. The boundary that separates a star's atmosphere from its exosphere (heliosphere, astrosphere), where Alfven waves transition into stellar wind (solar wind).

Etymology

Named after H.O.G. Alfvén.

Inflected Forms

Alfven surfaces (plural) Alfvén surface (alternative)

Questions

What does alfven surface mean?: The outer edge of the corona. The boundary that separates a star's atmosphere from its exosphere (heliosphere, astrosphere), where Alfven waves transition into stellar wind (solar wind).
Where does alfven surface come from?: Named after H.O.G. Alfvén.

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