Definitions for halation

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halation ha·la·tion

Spelling: [hey-ley-shuh n, ha-]

IPA: /heɪˈleɪ ʃən, hæ-/

Halation is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 248 anagrams from letters in halation (aahilnot).

Definitions for halation

noun

1. a blurred effect around the edges of highlight areas in a photographic image caused by reflection and scattering of light through the emulsion from the back surface of the film support or plate.

Origin of halation

First recorded in 1855-60; hal(o) + -ation

Examples for halation

halation is the term used to denote the spreading of light beyond its proper place on the negative.

The first advantage, which I soon discovered, is their entire freedom from halation.

As at Sannah's Post, so again at Lindley the halation of a word or two in his orders fogged the image on his retina.

Nor did the disturbing influence of the glare and halation of Kimberley only affect the vision of the diamond men within the town.