insolate
UK: ˈɪnsəleɪt | US: ˈɪnsoʊleɪt
vt. to expose to sunlight for drying or bleaching
vt. (archaic) to place in the sun for warming or curing
insolate = in<in, into> + sol<sun> + ate<verb suffix>
- in: Latin prefix meaning "in" or "into," indicating direction or placement.
- sol: From Latin sol (sun), the root of words like solar and solarium.
- ate: A verb-forming suffix of Latin origin, often indicating an action (e.g., activate, illuminate).
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin insolatus (past participle of insolare, "to expose to the sun"), insolate entered English in the early 17th century. The word combines in- (into) + sol (sun), reflecting the literal act of placing something under sunlight for drying or curing. Though now rare, it retains a technical tone in contexts like agriculture or textile treatment.
Farmers insolate hay to preserve it for winter feed.
The parchment was carefully insolated to prevent mold growth.
Traditional methods insolate fish on wooden racks for days.
The chemical reaction speeds up when insolated under direct light.
Archaeologists found tools used to insolate clay pots in ancient kilns.