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solar

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˈsəʊ.lər/ US  /ˈsoʊ.lɚ/

Definition

B2 of or from the sun, or using the energy from the sun to produce electric power: solar radiation solar flares a solar cell/panel solar heatingEnergy, force and powerPower and intensityAstronomy - general words
(Definition of solar adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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