helio

/ˈhiːli.oʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to the sun or sunlight, especially in astronomy

“The helio lab studied the effects of sunlight on the planet’s atmosphere.”

2. noun

a type of solar telescope used to study the sun’s surface

“The astronomers used a helio to analyze the sun’s magnetic field.”

Synonyms

  • solar
  • sun-related

Antonyms

  • earth-related
  • terrestrial