solarise

• Exposer à la lumière du soleil ou traiter par la lumière du soleil, souvent utilisé en photographie ou dans des contextes écologiques.

A verb meaning to expose to sunlight or to treat with sunlight, often used in photography or environmental contexts.

1. Photographic techniqueC1formalart

   To reverse some tones of a negative or print and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights by briefly exposing it to light, then washing and redeveloping it.

   Solarisation photographique

   • The artist decided to solarise the print to create a surreal effect.
   • By solarising the negative, the photographer achieved a striking contrast.
   • She learned how to solarise images in her darkroom class.

2. C1formalart

   To become overexposed to light, especially in photography.

   Devenir surexposé

   • The film solarised because it was left in the sun too long.
   • If you don't control the exposure, the image may solarise.
   • The print solarised accidentally during the development process.

   Synonymessolarize

3. Overexpose to sunlightB2formalscientific

   To expose something to sunlight excessively.

   Surexposer au soleil

   • The plants solarised under the intense midday sun.
   • He solarised the fabric to test its fading resistance.
   • The paper solarised quickly in the bright light.

   Synonymesoverexpose

4. Expose to the sun's raysB2formalscientific

   To expose something to the rays of the sun or affect it by exposure to sunlight.

   Exposer au soleil

   • They solarised the water to kill bacteria using UV light.
   • The scientist solarised the sample to study its reaction.
   • Solarising the soil helps eliminate pests naturally.

   Synonymesinsolatesun