What is the meaning of solarise?

verb

  • 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.
  • Become overexposed.
    • usage: "The film solarized"
  • Overexpose to sunlight.
    • usage: "be careful not to solarize the photographic film"
  • Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun.
    • usage: "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"; "These herbs suffer when sunned"
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