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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

airglow

/ˈɛərɡloʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does airglow mean?

noun

A faint, diffuse glow in the upper atmosphere, caused by the excitation of atmospheric gases by solar radiation. It is visible at night as a faint, diffuse light.

Example

"The airglow was visible as a faint, greenish glow on the horizon."

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