insolate

in·so·late

[in-soh-leyt]
verb (used with object), in·so·lat·ed, in·so·lat·ing.
to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays.

Origin:
1615–25; < Latin insōlātus past participle of insōlāre to place in the sun. See in-2, soli-2, -ate1

un·in·so·lat·ed, adjective
un·in·so·lat·ing, adjective
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insolate (ˈɪnsəʊˌleɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to expose to sunlight, as for bleaching
 
[C17: from Latin insōlāre to place in the sun, from in-² + sōl sun]

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Insolate is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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