Solar
adjective
Related to the sun.
The solar system consists of the sun and everything that orbits around it.
Often appears as...
- solar system
- solar energy
adjective
Operated by the energy from the sun.
She installed solar panels on her roof to generate electricity.
Often appears as...
- solar panel
- solar power
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General,Technical
adjective
In architecture, a solar is a private room in a medieval house.
The lord of the manor would often retire to his solar for private matters.
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to the sun.
The solar system consists of the sun and everything that orbits around it.
Often appears as...
- solar system
- solar energy
adjective
Operated by the energy from the sun.
She installed solar panels on her roof to generate electricity.
Often appears as...
- solar panel
- solar power
Usage tips
General,Technical
adjective
In architecture, a solar is a private room in a medieval house.
The lord of the manor would often retire to his solar for private matters.
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Usage
Used often in astronomy to discuss objects and phenomena related to the sun.
Solar flares can disrupt satellite communications.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
While 'solar' relates to the sun, it doesn't mean something is hot or warm.
A solar eclipse can actually make the surroundings cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone central and important in a group.
He was the solar figure in their circle of friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Usage
Used often in astronomy to discuss objects and phenomena related to the sun.
Solar flares can disrupt satellite communications.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
While 'solar' relates to the sun, it doesn't mean something is hot or warm.
A solar eclipse can actually make the surroundings cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone central and important in a group.
He was the solar figure in their circle of friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Astronomical Usage
Used often in astronomy to discuss objects and phenomena related to the sun.
Solar flares can disrupt satellite communications.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
While 'solar' relates to the sun, it doesn't mean something is hot or warm.
A solar eclipse can actually make the surroundings cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone central and important in a group.
He was the solar figure in their circle of friends.
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The colossal consequences...
react in the stratosphere, blocking out solar radiation and drastically cooling the atmosphere below. The resulting volcanic winter, along with other effects such as acid rain, can effect multiple continents, disrupting natural cycles and annihilating the plant life on which other organisms,
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Is it possible to create...
as the universe expanded, they were amplified and stretched out to cosmic scales. Cosmologists believe that these original quantum fluctuations were the seeds of everything we see galaxies and the entire large scale structure of the universe, as well as planets and solar systems.
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What does an alien look...
body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually can create fantastic habitats for life microbes such as these cyanobacteria live inside impact sorted rocks and they
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Where does gold come...
Perhaps one day, we'll see gold rushes to tap the mineral wealth of the other planets of our solar system. And who knows? Maybe some future supernova will occur close enough to shower us with its treasure and hopefully not eradicate all life on Earth in the process.
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How do solar panels...
So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? To answer that question, we first need to examine how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy. Solar panels are made up of smaller units called solar cells.
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Where did Earth’s water...
these new elements were spread across the universe and combined into new compounds, like the now familiar H2O. These water molecules were present in the dusty cloud that formed our solar system and more collided with our planet after its formation.
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The exceptional life of...
And his appetite for knowledge only grew as he taught himself astronomy, mathematics, engineering, and the study of the natural world. As an adult, he used astronomy to accurately predict lunar and solar events,
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Uranus 101 PIPE National...
ammonia, and methane, the chemical behind the planet's cool blue color. This icy composition prevents Uranus from emitting much heat compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest.
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Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And if we were going to find life on those moons and planets, then we would answer questions such as, are we alone in the solar system? Where are we coming from? Do we have family in the neighborhood?
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Fire and Feast PIPE A...
its life-giving rays take just eight minutes to reach us striking the earth head-on at the equator it's here that they deliver the most intense solar energy on the planet enabling life to flourish
Video examples
The colossal consequences...
react in the stratosphere, blocking out solar radiation and drastically cooling the atmosphere below. The resulting volcanic winter, along with other effects such as acid rain, can effect multiple continents, disrupting natural cycles and annihilating the plant life on which other organisms,
Video examples
Is it possible to create...
as the universe expanded, they were amplified and stretched out to cosmic scales. Cosmologists believe that these original quantum fluctuations were the seeds of everything we see galaxies and the entire large scale structure of the universe, as well as planets and solar systems.
Video examples
What does an alien look...
body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually can create fantastic habitats for life microbes such as these cyanobacteria live inside impact sorted rocks and they
Video examples
Where does gold come...
Perhaps one day, we'll see gold rushes to tap the mineral wealth of the other planets of our solar system. And who knows? Maybe some future supernova will occur close enough to shower us with its treasure and hopefully not eradicate all life on Earth in the process.
Video examples
How do solar panels...
So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? To answer that question, we first need to examine how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy. Solar panels are made up of smaller units called solar cells.
Video examples
Where did Earth’s water...
these new elements were spread across the universe and combined into new compounds, like the now familiar H2O. These water molecules were present in the dusty cloud that formed our solar system and more collided with our planet after its formation.
Video examples
The exceptional life of...
And his appetite for knowledge only grew as he taught himself astronomy, mathematics, engineering, and the study of the natural world. As an adult, he used astronomy to accurately predict lunar and solar events,
Video examples
Uranus 101 PIPE National...
ammonia, and methane, the chemical behind the planet's cool blue color. This icy composition prevents Uranus from emitting much heat compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest.
Video examples
Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And if we were going to find life on those moons and planets, then we would answer questions such as, are we alone in the solar system? Where are we coming from? Do we have family in the neighborhood?
Video examples
Fire and Feast PIPE A...
its life-giving rays take just eight minutes to reach us striking the earth head-on at the equator it's here that they deliver the most intense solar energy on the planet enabling life to flourish
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Sarah Kay
Educator
If I should have a daughter, instead of 'Mom,' she's gonna call me 'Point B,' because that way she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I'm going to paint solar systems on the backs of her hands so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say, 'Oh, I know that like the back of my hand.
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Alex Honnold
American Athlete
I live out of my van, which gives me a first-hand appreciation for power and lighting. A few years ago, I rebuilt the interior of my van to include solar panels and a battery that powers LEDs for lighting and allows me to charge my phone and laptop.
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Scott Kelly
American Astronaut
I am humbled and excited by new opportunities for me to support and share the amazing work NASA is doing to help us travel farther into the solar system and work with the next generation of science and technology leaders.
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Lynn Jurich
American Businesswoman
With the right infrastructure in place, home solar will be recognized publicly as affordable, easy, and smart, and every new home built in the developed world can have clean energy sources built into it.
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Bertrand Piccard
Swiss Psychologist
I came up with idea of a solar airplane flying around the world with no fuel - that would be a beautiful message in terms of technology, the energy of the future and the environment.
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Billy Parish
American Environmentalist
As someone who runs a solar financing company and founded the world's largest youth clean energy organization, I know solar energy is a very good investment.
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Thomas Mallon
American Novelist
The romantic appeal of solar sailing has ensured that its advocates consistently come from the worlds of both science fiction and science fact.
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George Wald
American Scientist
There's life all over this universe, but the only life in the solar system is on earth, and in the whole universe we are the only men.
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Trent Franks
American Politician
At present, it's not really clear who is in charge of protecting the nation from solar and nuclear EMP.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
You cannot power the world on wind and solar.
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Sarah Kay
Educator
If I should have a daughter, instead of 'Mom,' she's gonna call me 'Point B,' because that way she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I'm going to paint solar systems on the backs of her hands so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say, 'Oh, I know that like the back of my hand.
Quote examples
Alex Honnold
American Athlete
I live out of my van, which gives me a first-hand appreciation for power and lighting. A few years ago, I rebuilt the interior of my van to include solar panels and a battery that powers LEDs for lighting and allows me to charge my phone and laptop.
Quote examples
Scott Kelly
American Astronaut
I am humbled and excited by new opportunities for me to support and share the amazing work NASA is doing to help us travel farther into the solar system and work with the next generation of science and technology leaders.
Quote examples
Lynn Jurich
American Businesswoman
With the right infrastructure in place, home solar will be recognized publicly as affordable, easy, and smart, and every new home built in the developed world can have clean energy sources built into it.
Quote examples
Bertrand Piccard
Swiss Psychologist
I came up with idea of a solar airplane flying around the world with no fuel - that would be a beautiful message in terms of technology, the energy of the future and the environment.
Quote examples
Billy Parish
American Environmentalist
As someone who runs a solar financing company and founded the world's largest youth clean energy organization, I know solar energy is a very good investment.
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Thomas Mallon
American Novelist
The romantic appeal of solar sailing has ensured that its advocates consistently come from the worlds of both science fiction and science fact.
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George Wald
American Scientist
There's life all over this universe, but the only life in the solar system is on earth, and in the whole universe we are the only men.
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Trent Franks
American Politician
At present, it's not really clear who is in charge of protecting the nation from solar and nuclear EMP.
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Michael Shellenberger
American Author
You cannot power the world on wind and solar.
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