Solbelagt

Solbelagt is a descriptive term used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to indicate that a surface or object has been altered by exposure to the sun. The word combines sol (sun) and belagt (coated or covered). In practice, solbelagt can describe a range of sun-induced effects, from bleaching of paint or wood to the patination of rock surfaces, as well as exterior façades that have darkened or faded over time under solar radiation.

In geology, material science, architecture, and conservation, solbelagt is used in descriptive contexts to note the influence of sunlight on color, texture, and appearance. It is not a formal technical term with a standardized definition in English-language glossaries, but rather a regional descriptor that helps convey how solar exposure has shaped an object's outward characteristics. The term is most commonly found in Scandinavian writing and is typically interpreted from context.

Because solbelagt is language-specific, readers encountering it should rely on surrounding information to infer the exact nature of the solar effect described—whether bleaching, darkening, fading, or the development of a patina. It serves as a concise way to signal that sunlight has produced a visible, lasting change on a surface.