solarize

solarize
/soh"leuh ruyz'/, v., solarized, solarizing.
v.t.
1. Photog. to reverse (an image) partially, as from negative to positive, by exposure to light during development.
2. to adapt (a building) to the use of solar energy: We hope to solarize our house within five years.
3. to affect by sunlight.
v.i.
4. Photog. (of material) to become injured by overexposure.
Also, esp. Brit., solarise.
[1850-55; SOLAR1 + -IZE]

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