SOLARIZE


Meaning of SOLARIZE in English

— solarization , n.

/soh"leuh ruyz'/ , v. , solarized, solarizing .

v.t.

1. Photog. to reverse (an image) partially, as from negative to positive, by exposure to light during development.

2. to adapt (a building) to the use of solar energy: We hope to solarize our house within five years.

3. to affect by sunlight.

v.i.

4. Photog. (of material) to become injured by overexposure.

Also, esp. Brit., solarise .

[ 1850-55; SOLAR 1 + -IZE ]

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