solar
word
/ˈsoʊɫɝ/
SOH-lur
/sˈəʊlɐ/
SOH-luh
Definition
Related to the sun or coming from the sun, often used to describe energy, power, or systems that use sunlight.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adjective before nouns such as 'solar panel', 'solar energy', 'solar power'. Rarely used alone as a noun. Do not confuse with 'solarium' (a sunroom) or 'solar system' (planets and sun together). Formal, scientific, and technical contexts.
Spanish: solarPortuguese (BR): solarPortuguese (PT): solarChinese (Simplified): 太阳的 - 太阳能的Chinese (Traditional): 太陽的 - 太陽能的Hindi: सौरArabic: شمسيBengali: সৌরRussian: солнечныйJapanese: 太陽の - ソーラーVietnamese: năng lượng mặt trời - mặt trờiKorean: 태양의 - 솔라Turkish: güneşUrdu: شمسیIndonesian: surya - solar
Example Sentences
Many homes use solar panels to make electricity.
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Plants need solar energy to grow.
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The solar system includes the sun and its planets.
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Switching to solar power can save you money in the long run.
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This calculator runs completely on solar cells.
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We spent the afternoon installing a new solar water heater.
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