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The definition of solar is relating to the sun, coming from the sun or depending upon the sun.

(adjective)

An example of solar used as an adjective is in the phrase "solar energy," which means energy that comes from the sun.

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See solar in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

See solar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or proceeding from the sun: solar rays; solar physics.
Using or operated by energy derived from the sun: a solar heating system.
Determined or measured in reference to the sun: the solar year.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin sōlāris

Origin: , from sōl, sun; see sāwel- in Indo-European roots

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