spicule in English

noun
1
a minute sharp-pointed object or structure that is typically present in large numbers, such as a fine particle of ice.
A general overview on the structural organization of the proteinaceous filament inside spicules is presented.
2
a short-lived, relatively small radial jet of gas in the chromosphere or lower corona of the sun.
Although relatively small compared to full scale solar flares, spicules are interesting for the same reasons: they may contribute to the solar wind.
noun
    spiculum

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1. An individual spicule typically reaches 3,000–10,000 km altitude above the photosphere.

2. Actine definition is - a star-shaped spicule (as of a sponge)

3. 16 The structure and mechanical properties of silica sponge spicule found in China Bo-hai were studied.

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