insolation

in·so·la·tion  (ns-lshn)

n.

1.

a. The act or an instance of exposing to sunlight.

b. Therapeutic exposure to sunlight.

2. See sunstroke.

3.

a. The solar radiation striking Earth or another planet.

b. The rate of delivery of solar radiation per unit of horizontal surface.

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insolation [ˌɪnsəʊˈleɪʃən]

n

1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the quantity of solar radiation falling upon a body or planet, esp per unit area

2. (Physics / General Physics) exposure to the sun's rays

3. (Medicine / Pathology) former name for sunstroke

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insolation  (ns-lshn)

1. The solar radiation striking Earth or another planet.

2. The rate of delivery of solar radiation per unit of horizontal surface.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	insolation - sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat siriasis, sunstroke, thermic fever heat hyperpyrexia, heatstroke - collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
	2.	insolation - incident solar radiation solar radiation - radiation from the sun
	3.	insolation - therapeutic exposure to sunlight heliotherapy therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"