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solar
adjective
so·lar
| \ ˈsō-lər
, -ˌlär\
, -ˌlär\
Definition of solar
1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun
a solar year
also
: relating to or reckoned by solar time
3a
: produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
b
: utilizing the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity
a solar house
also
: of or relating to such utilization
solar design
Examples of solar in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In non-Arctic places in June, there’s no solar heating at night, so factors like water vapor take on greater importance. — Shady Grove Oliver, Anchorage Daily News, "Above-freezing temperatures smash record in Utqiagvik," 4 Sep. 2019 The earliest minerals were formed by condensation from solar gases at high temperatures. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Could This New Mineral Be From a Destroyed Planet’s Core?," 4 Sep. 2019 For the reveal, Porsche held events in three places that each represent a different form of renewable energy production: Berlin for solar power, China’s Pingtan Island for wind, and Niagara Falls, Canada for hydroelectric. — Wired, "With the Taycan, Porsche Launches into the Electric Future," 4 Sep. 2019 Chief executive Edward Dow said the company has gone above and beyond the environmentally conscious regulations from the state and has made its cultivation site largely reliant on solar power. — Felicia Gans, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s what to know about the pot shops opening in Mass. this week," 3 Sep. 2019 Mark your September calendar and gaze skyward on the next clear night! Mars solar conjunction—September 2 Mars is on the exact opposite side of the sun from Earth today. — Andrew Fazekas, National Geographic, "See Neptune at its best and more top stargazing in September," 1 Sep. 2019 As the name suggests, solar power is used to roast the beans rather than natural gas or propane. — Anna Staver, The Denver Post, "Built by steel, baked by the sun: Pueblo is steeped in tradition, but a new leader hopes to grow this southern Colorado city," 1 Sep. 2019 Once information about the new engines, which will use solar power technology and electric energy, is released, Quasar will develop a manual that is free for anyone in the Galapagos to use. — Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Cruise Ship That Could Preserve the Galapagos Islands," 30 Aug. 2019 In a hot climate such as Dubai’s extensive solar power could make vertical farms a valuable food resource, particularly where water is scarce. — The Economist, "The foody benefits of farming vertically," 29 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'solar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for solar
solar
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of solar
: of or relating to the sun
: produced by or using the sun's light or heat
See the full definition for solar in the English Language Learners Dictionary
solar
adjective
so·lar
| \ ˈsō-lər
\
\
Kids Definition of solar
1
: of or relating to the sun
a solar eclipse
2
: measured by the earth's course around the sun
a solar year
3
: produced or made to work by the action of the sun's light or heat
solar energy
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