supergranulation cell
[ soo-per-gran-yuh-ley-shuh n ]
/ ˌsu pərˌgræn yəˈleɪ ʃən /
noun Astronomy.
one of a number of large convection cells in the photosphere and chromosphere of the sun, each having a diameter of 10,000–20,000 miles (16,000–32,000 km) and lasting longer than a day.
Also called
su·per·gran·u·la·tion.
Origin of supergranulation cell
First recorded in 1970–75;
super- +
granulation
Words nearby supergranulation cell
supergiant star,
superglacial,
superglue,
supergovernment,
supergrade,
supergranulation cell,
supergraphics,
supergrass,
supergravity,
supergroup,
superharden