solar

Related to the sun or coming from it.

• Earth belongs to the solar system.
• We watched a solar eclipse last summer.
• Strong solar radiation can damage equipment in space.

Common phrases: solar system, solar eclipse, solar radiation

Using energy from sunlight to work.

• We installed solar panels on the roof.
• This solar charger works best in bright sunlight.
• Does your house have solar heating?

Similar words: sun-powered

Common phrases: solar panels, solar charger, solar heating

Produced by sunlight or changed by its effects.

• The farm uses solar drying for its fruit.
• Solar evaporation leaves salt behind in the ponds.
• They collected solar salt after the water had dried up.

Common phrases: solar salt, solar drying, solar evaporation

A private upstairs room used by the owners of a large house in medieval times.

• The lord rested in his solar.
• A staircase led from the hall to the solar.
• The family’s solar was warmer than the great hall.

Similar words: private chamber

Common phrases: the solar, private solar