solarize (v.)

  1. reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it

    [ Syn: solarise ]

  2. become overexposed; The film solarized

    [ Syn: solarise ]

  3. overexpose to sunlight; be careful not to solarize the photographic film

    [ Syn: solarise ]

  4. expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun; insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble; These herbs suffer when sunned

    [ Syn: sun , insolate , solarise ]

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