solar

so·lar

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adjective

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

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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solar

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
Archaic, Astrol. under the influence of the sun

Origin of solar

Classical Latin solaris from sol, the sun: see Sol

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solar

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 of solar

Middle English from Latin sōlāris from sōl sun ; see sāwel- in Indo-European roots.

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