chromosphere
UK/'krәumәsfiә/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The reddish layer of a star's atmosphere, lying just above the photosphere
色球层（恒星大气中泛红的一层，位于光球层之上）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedchromo- (color) + -sphere (shell) = the 'color shell' of a star — named for the reddish glow it shows during a solar eclipse, just above the bright photosphere.
Root chrom still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.solar chromosphere太阳色球
Example Sentences
- 1.
During a total eclipse, the Sun's chromosphere flashes red.
- 2.
The chromosphere lies between the photosphere and the corona.