solar constant

/ˌsoʊlər ˌkɑnstənt/
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Definitions of solar constant
  1. noun
    the rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere
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    type of:
    rate
    a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
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