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Solar-Powered

/ˈsoʊ.lər ˈpaʊ.ərd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Powered by energy derived from the sun.

    "The solar-powered calculator is an eco-friendly alternative to battery-operated devices."
  2. 2

    Referring to devices or systems that utilize solar energy for operation.

    "Many homes are now equipped with solar-powered heating systems."

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The term 'solar-powered' combines 'solar', derived from the Latin 'solaris', meaning 'of the sun', and 'powered', which comes from the Old French 'pouoir', meaning 'to be able'. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century as renewable energy technologies gained prominence.

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