1 IP (eye-pea) is actually part of a longer abbreviation â TCP/IP. 2  That stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. ( 3 We'll call it IP for short.). 4  IP stands for 'Internet Protocol.' A protocol is a guideline that must be followed in a set, specific way.
Definitions for sunspots. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word sunspots. Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: In economics, the term sunspots usually refers to an extrinsic random variable, that is, a random variable that does not directly affect economic fundamentals. Sunspots can also refer to the related concept of extrinsic uncertainty, that is, economic uncertainty that does not come from variation in economic fundamentals.
sunspots are darker patches on the solar photosphere. their temperature is around 4000 degreesC. a large sunspot consists of a central darkish area or umbra, surrounded by a lighter area of penumbra which may be very extensive and irregular. sunspots tend to appear in groups and are associated with strong magnetic fields. they are also associated with solar flares. they are most common at the time of solar maximum, approx. every eleven years. no sunspot lasts for more than a few ...