to reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light after developing and washing, and then redeveloping
3.
to expose (a patient) to the therapeutic effects of solar or ultraviolet light
Derived forms
solarization (ˌsolariˈzation) or solarisation (ˌsolariˈsation)
noun
solarize in American English
(ˈsoʊlərˌaɪz)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsolarˌized or ˈsolarˌizing
1.
to affect by exposing to the light and heat of the sun
2.
to overexpose (a photographic film or plate) deliberately during developing to create special effects