coronal
/kəˈroʊnəl/
adjective
- Relating to the corona of the Sun or another star.
- Astronomers study coronal loops to understand the Sun's magnetic field.
- The coronal hole on the Sun released a stream of high-speed solar wind.
- A coronal mass ejection can disrupt satellite communications on Earth.
- Relating to the crown of the head or the top part of something.
- The coronal plane divides the body into front and back halves.
- A coronal suture is the joint that runs across the top of the skull.
- The dentist took an X-ray of the coronal portion of the tooth.
noun
- A crown or garland worn on the head.
- The queen wore a golden coronal adorned with jewels.
- In ancient Rome, a coronal of laurel leaves was given to victorious generals.
- The bride's coronal was made of fresh flowers and ribbons.
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