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.

synonym: solarise.

Become overexposed:
— The film solarized.

synonym: solarise.

Overexpose to sunlight:
— Be careful not to solarize the photographic film.

synonym: solarise.

Expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun.

synonyms: insolate, solarise, sun.