solar
SOH-luh
Solar (adjective) means relating to, coming from, or powered by the sun. Example: “They installed solar panels on the roof to cut their electricity bills.”
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Relating to, coming from, or powered by the sun.
"They installed solar panels on the roof to cut their electricity bills."
"The eclipse offered a rare view of solar activity."
"The garden lights charge during the day using a small solar cell."
How to use solar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with the sun, especially energy or power generated from sunlight.
Common pairings
solar power
solar panel
solar energy
solar eclipse
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Etymology
From Latin sōlāris, from sōl ("sun").
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What does “solar” mean?
The word “solar” means relating to, coming from, or powered by the sun. In plain terms, anything to do with the sun, especially energy or power generated from sunlight.
How do you pronounce “solar”?
“Solar” is pronounced SOH-luh (/ˈsoʊ.ləɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “solar” in a sentence?
Here is “solar” used in a sentence: “They installed solar panels on the roof to cut their electricity bills.”
What is another word for “solar”?
Words with a similar meaning to “solar” include sunly.
What part of speech is “solar”?
“Solar” is an adjective.
Where does the word “solar” come from?
The word “solar” comes from Latin. From Latin sōlāris, from sōl ("sun").
Is “solar” a common word?
“Solar” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between solar and lunar?
Solar relates to the sun, while lunar relates to the moon. A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun; a lunar eclipse when Earth's shadow falls on the moon. A solar year is measured by the sun, a lunar month by the moon's cycle. The two are a natural pair in astronomy and calendars.
What does solar power mean?
Solar power is energy captured from the sun and converted into electricity or heat. Photovoltaic panels turn sunlight directly into electricity, while solar thermal systems use the sun's heat. Because sunlight is free and renewable, solar is one of the fastest-growing clean energy sources worldwide, cutting reliance on fossil fuels.
What is the solar system?
The solar system is the sun and everything bound to it by gravity, including the eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The word 'solar' signals that the sun sits at the centre, with all these bodies orbiting around it. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
Is solar energy good for the environment?
Solar energy is widely considered environmentally friendly because it produces electricity without burning fuel or releasing carbon emissions during operation. It is renewable, quiet, and needs little maintenance. Manufacturing panels does use resources and energy, but over their lifespan solar systems typically offset far more emissions than they create.
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