solarization en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsoʊləɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (General-American)
- /ˌsəʊləɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From solarize + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Exposure to the rays of the sun
- (countable, uncountable) fumigation of soil by covering it with a plastic sheet and exposing it to the sun
- (countable, uncountable) Whole or partial reversal of tone in a negative or photographic print, such that dark areas appear light or vice versa
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| solarizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| solarisation | alternative | lexicographic |