insolate

transitive verb

in·​so·​late

ˈin(t)(ˌ)sōˌlāt,

-səˌ-

-ed/-ing/-s

: to place in the sunlight : expose to the sun's rays (as for curing, drying, ripening)

Word History

Etymology

Latin insolatus, past participle of insolare, from in- in- entry 2 + sol sun

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