heliosphere
1 of 1noun/ˈhilioʊsfɪr/
Forms:heliospheres
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the space surrounding the Sun dominated by solar wind
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Solar wind particles create the heliosphere's boundary.
- The heliosphere is a bubble of solar wind and magnetic fields.
- The heliosphere extends far beyond the orbit of Pluto.
- Interstellar winds compress the heliosphere on one side.
- The shape of the heliosphere resembles a teardrop.