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brise-soleil

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brise-soleil [ˌbriːzsəʊˈleɪ]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a structure used in hot climates to protect a window from the sun, usually consisting of horizontal or vertical strips of wood, concrete, etc.
[French: break-sun, from briser to break + soleil sun]


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The roof cavity and heat chimney also provide climate control, and aluminium brise-soleil can be adjusted to deflect sun and rain.
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