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Solanidine
- - An alkaloid produced by the decomposition of solanine, as a white crystalline substance having a harsh bitter taste.
Solar Apex
- noun - the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Solar Cell
- noun - a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy
Solar Dish
- noun - a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures
Solar Halo
- noun - a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
Solar Myth
- - A myth which essentially consists of allegory based upon ideas as to the sun's course, motion, influence, or the like.
Solar Trap
- noun - a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds
Solar Wind
- noun - a stream of protons moving radially from the sun
Solar Year
- noun - the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes
Solarising
- verb - become overexposed; "The film solarized"
- expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun; "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"; "These herbs suffer when sunned"
- overexpose to sunlight; "be careful not to solarize the photographic film"
- reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it