Heliostat

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːliəˌstæt/

Definitions of heliostat

noun a device that tracks the movement of the sun and reflects sunlight onto a specific target

Example Sentences

A1 A heliostat is a device that uses mirrors to reflect sunlight in a fixed direction.

A2 The heliostat was installed on the roof to help increase natural light in the room.

B1 The heliostat system was designed to track the movement of the sun throughout the day.

B2 The heliostat array consisted of multiple mirrors that redirected sunlight towards a central receiver.

C1 The heliostat technology has been instrumental in the development of solar power plants.

C2 Researchers are constantly working on improving the efficiency of heliostat systems for renewable energy production.

Examples of heliostat in a Sentence

formal The heliostat is a device that uses mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a specific target.

informal I heard they're using heliostats to power that new solar energy plant.

slang Check out the heliostat, it's like a giant mirror following the sun!

figurative Her smile was like a heliostat, always bright and radiant.

Grammatical Forms of heliostat

• past tense: heliostated
• plural: heliostats
• comparative: more heliostat
• superlative: most heliostat
• present tense: heliostats
• future tense: will heliostat
• perfect tense: has heliostated
• continuous tense: is heliostating
• singular: heliostat
• positive degree: heliostat
• infinitive: to heliostat
• gerund: heliostating
• participle: heliostating

Origin and Evolution of heliostat

First Known Use: 1742 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'heliostat' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'helios' meaning sun, and 'statos' meaning stationary.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device that uses mirrors to track the sun and reflect sunlight in a constant direction, the term 'heliostat' has evolved to also include devices used in solar power generation and scientific research.