Definition of Solarise

Verb: solarise 'sow-lu,rIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: solarize)

(photography) reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it
- solarize
(photography) become overexposed
"The film solarised";
- solarize
(photography) overexpose to sunlight
"be careful not to solarise the photographic film";
- solarize
Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
"These herbs suffer when solarised";
- sun, insolate, solarize