to expose
- verb
- /ɪkˈspoʊz/
- I exposed another bunch this morning but I haven't had a chance to develop 'em yet.
- exposed film
- properly exposed
- exposed to light
Examples
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The photographer adjusted the settings to properly expose the film, capturing the vibrant colors of the sunset.
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The second is that they can expose film.
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Ya know, that had any kind of light so I could expose the negative.
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As the camera sweeps across to expose the plate...
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Before exposing your film, be sure to attach the 80A filter, then expose three or four frames.
Academic text (1994) -
Instead, ultraviolet light is projected through masks to expose wafers coated with photoresist.
Academic text (1997) -
Disinfection in water vending machines is usually accomplished by exposing the water to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Academic text (1994) -
To achieve high-quality images, it's essential to accurately expose the camera sensor during daylight.
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She carefully positioned the camera to expose the film for just the right amount of time, ensuring a clear picture.
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Phrasal Verbs
To put yourself in a situation to experience something new or difficult
How Exposed
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Etymology
Expose comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and ponere 'to place', the same root as position. So to expose film or a sensor is to 'place it out' to light so the image can form.