solarise

verb5

1. •
   To subject to solarization.
2. •
   To convert to using solar energy.

   • Other factors come into play when trying to solarize a home. — 2008
3. •
   (old-fashioned) To overexpose.
4. •
   (old-fashioned) To become overexposed.
5. •
   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). — 2000