Usually means: Boundary where solar wind slows.
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  1. termination shock: Wiktionary
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  1. TERMINATION SHOCK: Zoom Astronomy Glossary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (termination shock)

noun:  (astronomy) The boundary marking one of the outer limits of the Sun's influence, where the solar wind dramatically slows.
noun:  (by extension, astronomy) That point for space around any star.
noun:  (geoengineering) A rapid and damaging rise in temperatures once solar geoengineering measures are stopped.

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