solar
1 Americanadjective
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of or relating to the sun.
solar phenomena.
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determined by the sun.
solar hour.
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proceeding from the sun, as light or heat.
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utilizing, operated by, or depending on solar energy.
a solar building;
a solar stove.
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indicating time by means of or with reference to the sun.
a solar chronometer.
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manufacturing or providing solar power.
the solar industry.
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Astrology. subject to the influence of the sun.
noun
noun
adjective
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of or relating to the sun
solar eclipse
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operating by or utilizing the energy of the sun
solar cell
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astronomy determined from the motion of the earth relative to the sun
solar year
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astrology subject to the influence of the sun
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Relating to the Sun.
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Using or operated by energy from the Sun.
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Measured in reference to the Sun.
Etymology
Origin of solar1
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin sōlāris, equivalent to sōl + -āris adjective suffix; sun, -ar 1
Origin of solar2
First recorded before 900; Middle English solar, soler, from Old English solor, soler, and Anglo-French soler, Old French solier, from Latin sōlārium solarium
Example Sentences
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Tariffs, federal policies, and demand are all weighing on the solar industry.
From Barron's
Three solar stocks plunged more than 30% after reporting earnings this week—and a fourth fell 14%—in a sign that the industry’s growing headaches are starting to hit financial statements.
From Barron's
DoubleWood, or whatever name the company will announce later this quarter, also stands to make money from real estate development and deals for solar, carbon storage, and minerals.
From Barron's
It also lets them claim their data centers are running on wind and solar power, even if the grid is backed up by fossil fuels.
Oman, which doesn’t, plans to use solar power to create low-carbon exports—hydrogen and products made using it, like steel.
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