solarize

verb

Etymology: From solar + -ize.

1. To subject to solarization.
2. To overexpose.
3. To become overexposed.
4. To treat soil by covering with plastic and exposing to sunlight.

   “In areas with abundant sunlight, you can solarize the soil to disinfect it of fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and even weed seeds (see page 83).”

   “The best time to solarize is when the sun is at its hottest, at mid summer.”

5. To convert to using solar energy.

   “Other factors come into play when trying to solarize a home.”

   “In 2006, China passed the United States to become the world's third largest producer of the cells, after Germany and Japan -- the latter two being the two most solarized nations in the world.”