solarization
so·lar·i·za·tion
solarization · solarizations
Exposure to the rays of the sunExposure to the rays of the sun
UK/ˌsəʊləɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/US/ˌsoʊləɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Exposure to the rays of the sun
(countable, uncountable)Fumigation of soil by covering it with a plastic sheet and exposing it to the sun
(countable, uncountable)Whole or partial reversal of tone in a negative or photographic print, such that dark areas appear light or vice versa
Origin
From solarize + -ation.From solarize + -ation.
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Forms
plural: solarizationsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- exposure to the rays of the sun:solarisation
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedsolarize
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable