Word Origin
verb (used with object), in·so·lat·ed, in·so·lat·ing. to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays. Show More
Origin of insolate 1615–25; <
Latin insōlātus past participle of
insōlāre to place in the sun. See
in-2 ,
soli-2 ,
-ate1 Related forms un·in·so·lat·ed , adjective un·in·so·lat·ing , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for insolate (tr) to expose to sunlight, as for bleaching Show More
Word Origin for insolate C17: from Latin insōlāre to place in the sun, from in- ² + sōl sun
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Word Origin and History for insolate v. "to expose to the rays of the sun," 1620s, from Latin insolatus , past participle of insolare , from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + sol "sun" (see Sol ). Related: Insolated ; insolation .
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