Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

active solar

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: ac-tive -so-lar
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Making indirect use of solar energy by first converting it to another form (e.g. by using solar panels).

Example Sentences

"By contrast, an active solar collector is an ancillary system; instead of incorporating heat collection, storage, and release into the structure of the building, active systems are made up of devices attached to the structure."

Questions

What does active solar mean?: Making indirect use of solar energy by first converting it to another form (e.g. by using solar panels).

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