Evershed effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British astronomer John Evershed.
Meanings
- The radial flow of gas across the photospheric surface of the penumbra of sunspots from the inner border with the umbra towards the outer edge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evershed effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |