Definitions for solarize

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solarize so·lar·ize

Spelling: [soh-luh-rahyz]

IPA: /ˈsoʊ ləˌraɪz/

Solarize is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 351 anagrams from letters in solarize (aeilorsz).

Definitions for solarize

verb (used with object)

1. Photography. 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:
3. to affect by sunlight.

verb (used without object)

1. Photography. (of material) to become injured by overexposure.

Origin of solarize

First recorded in 1850-55; solar¹ + -ize

Examples for solarize

This will shorten the time in the camera nearly five minutes; but it requires care, as it is apt to solarize.