| rainbow |
an arc in the sky containing the colors of the visible spectrum, which results from the shining of sunlight on water droplets during or after a rain. [1/2 definitions] |
| renewable |
(often pl.) a source of energy that cannot be exhausted through human use, such as sunlight, wind, geothermal heat, or water flow. [1/2 definitions] |
| rickets |
(used with a sing. verb) a disease of children characterized by softening and deformity of the bones, usu. resulting from malnutrition or a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or sunlight. |
| scald |
a plant condition that is caused by a fungus or improper exposure to sunlight or gases and results in discoloration of epidermal and surrounding tissues, esp. in fruits and vegetables. [1/6 definitions] |
| shady |
sheltered from sunlight; in the shade. [2/3 definitions] |
| sizzle |
(informal) to be extremely hot, as weather or something exposed to intense sunlight. [1/4 definitions] |
| smog |
a haze caused by the effect of sunlight on foggy air that has been polluted by vehicle exhaust gases and industrial smoke. |
| snow-blind |
blinded, usu. temporarily, by bright sunlight reflected from snow. |
| solarium |
a room or porch that is enclosed in glass to admit sunlight for relaxation or convalescence. |
| solarize |
to affect by exposing to sunlight. [1/3 definitions] |
| solar panel |
a set of connected photovoltaic cells, used esp. on a rooftop to convert sunlight into energy that can be used within a building. |
| solar power |
electricity or heat that is generated from sunlight. |
| solar-powered |
powered by electricity generated from sunlight. |
| sun |
the radiant energy given off by the sun; sunlight. [2/8 definitions] |
| sun bath |
exposure of the skin to direct sunlight or a sunlamp, esp. to get a suntan. |
| sunburst |
a sudden outbreak of sunlight, as through parting clouds. [1/2 definitions] |
| sunfast |
of a fabric or color, resistant to fading by sunlight. |
| sunglasses |
a pair of eyeglasses with dark-colored lenses to protect the eyes from bright sunlight. |
| sunless |
lacking sunlight; dark. [1/2 definitions] |
| sunlit |
full of sunlight. |
| sunny |
having much sunlight. [2/3 definitions] |