solarization noun. [sǝʊlǝrʌɪ'zeɪʃ(ǝ)n] Also solarisation. M19.
[from SOLARIZE + -ATION.]
I.
1. Photography. Reversal or other change in the relative darkness of an image due to overexposure; the progressive reduction in the developable density of an emulsion following initial exposure beyond a certain light intensity. Also, the Sabatier effect (cf. PSEUDOSOLARIZATION). M19.

2. Botany. The inhibition of photosynthesis as a result of prolonged exposure to high light intensities. E20.

3. The alteration of the opacity of glass as a result of prolonged exposure to light. E20.

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solarization
II. gen.

4. (Change produced by) excessive or prolonged exposure to sunlight or other bright light. L19.

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