SOLARIZE
Scrabble letter values: S1O1L1A1R1I1Z10E1 = 17
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. — synonyms: solarise
- verb become overexposed. — synonyms: solarise
- verb overexpose to sunlight. — synonyms: solarise
- verb expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun. — synonyms: sun, insolate, solarise
Examples
- “The film solarized”
- “be careful not to solarize the photographic film”
- “insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble”