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Meaning of 'faculae' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Faculae [ n. pl.]
- Groups of small shining spots on the surface of the sun which are brighter than the other parts of the photosphere. They are generally seen in the neighborhood of the dark spots, and are supposed to be elevated portions of the photosphere.

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fac facade face faced facet facete faceted facetiae faceting facetious

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