solar Hear it!

solar Definition

so·lar (sō′lər)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with the sun
  2. produced by or coming from the sun solar energy
  3. depending upon the sun's light or energy solar heating
  4. fixed or measured by the earth's motion with relation to the sun mean solar time
  5. Astrol., Archaic under the influence of the sun

Etymology: L solaris < sol, the sun: see Sol

solar Synonyms

solar

modif.

astral, stellar, celestial, heavenly, sidereal, cosmic, empyreal, zodiacal.

solar Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • so: And so solar people have to conform to some rules, such as rules for good argumentation.
  • even: Even solar people have to conform to some rules. ' Cupitt errs in dividing philosophy from social and economic life.
  • alone: The signs will be stand alone solar powered signs.
  • only: Only solar power stands out as a way of making electricity without Faraday's discovery.
  • first: Renewables â Jackie Baillie ( Lab ) to welcome Scotlandâs first solar powered boat, based on Loch Lomond.

Modifies a noun

  • panel: With a limited 25 year warranty solar panels provide a reliable long term solution.
  • eclipse: These people travel the world to see solar eclipses; some good stories here.
  • radiation: Green house gases absorb energy from the diffused solar radiation, which cause them to warm up.
  • flare: However, loops visible for shorter periods are associated with solar flares.
  • plexus: Her left arm is held over solar plexus to show the seat of the life energy.
  • wind: The source of the solar wind is the Sun's hot corona.

Used with adjective complement

  • go: This site also includes educational resources and ' schools going solar ' projects.
  • contain: Solar Smart Vent 300 Self contained solar powered ventilation unit which helps to reduce build up of heat and condensation in confined areas.
  • stand: The signs will be stand alone solar powered signs.