Dictionary Check: solarize

"solarize" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

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

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verb

become overexposed

Example: "The film solarized"
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verb

overexpose to sunlight

Example: "be careful not to solarize the photographic film"
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verb

expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun

Example: "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"
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