Definition of Solarize

Verb: solarize 'sow-lu,rIz

(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
- solarise [Brit]
(photography) become overexposed
"The film solarized";
- solarise [Brit]
(photography) overexpose to sunlight
"be careful not to solarize the photographic film";
- solarise [Brit]
Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
"These herbs suffer when solarized";
- sun, insolate, solarise [Brit]