solarize

Etymology

From solar + -ize.

solarize means to subject to solarization. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

verb

To subject to solarization.
To overexpose.
To become overexposed.
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).”
To convert to using solar energy.“Other factors come into play when trying to solarize a home.”