solarize

• Verbe signifiant exposer quelque chose à la lumière du soleil ou traiter par la lumière solaire, souvent utilisé en photographie ou dans des contextes écologiques.

A verb meaning to expose something 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 create pronounced outlines of highlights by briefly exposing it to light, then washing and redeveloping it.

   Solarisation photographique

   • The artist solarized the print to achieve a surreal effect.
   • She learned how to solarize photographs in the darkroom.
   • Solarizing a negative can produce striking, high-contrast images.

   Synonymessolarise

2. C1formalart

   To become overexposed to light, especially in photography or film.

   Se surexposer

   • The film solarized because it was left in the sun too long.
   • If you don't control the exposure, the image may solarize.
   • The negative solarized during the development process.

   Synonymesoverexpose

3. Overexpose to sunlightB2informal

   To expose something to sunlight excessively.

   Surexposer au soleil

   • The plants solarized and wilted under the intense heat.
   • He accidentally solarized his skin by staying out too long.
   • The paint solarized and faded after days in direct sun.

   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 solarized the water to kill bacteria using sunlight.
   • The fabric was solarized to test its UV resistance.
   • Solarizing the soil helps eliminate pests before planting.

   Synonymesinsolatesun