Solar Dish (Noun)
Meaning
A concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The solar dish was used to focus the sun's rays onto a small area, generating intense heat for the experiment.
- A solar dish can be used to cook food by concentrating the sun's rays onto a pot or pan.
- The researchers used a solar dish to test the durability of various materials under extreme temperatures.
- In some parts of the world, people use solar dishes to purify water by boiling it using the concentrated sunlight.
- The solar dish was an essential component of the solar-powered generator, helping to produce electricity from the sun's energy.