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Definition coronal mass ejection in American English

coronal mass ejection noun

noun
1

a large eruption of plasma from the sun. It can interfere with the Earth's surface, e.g. by disrupting navigation devices.

Example

There had been fears that this "coronal mass ejection" could wreak havoc with satellites or power grids on Earth.

Definition coronal mass ejection in American English