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solar pond
so′lar pond′ n. a pool with a bottom layer of salt water and top layer of fresh water, designed to capture solar radiation as a source of energy for generating heat or electricity. [1960–65] solar pond
solar pond[′sō·lər ′pänd] (mechanical engineering) A type of nonfocusing solar collector consisting of a pool of salt water heated by the sun; used either directly as a source of heat or as a power source for an electric generator. Also known as salt-gradient solar pond. |