solar collector

noun
any of numerous devices or systems designed to capture and use solar radiation for heating air or water and for producing steam to generate electricity.
Also called collector.
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solar collector

noun
a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures [syn: solar dish] 
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