overexpose

[ oh-ver-ik-spohz ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·ex·posed, o·ver·ex·pos·ing.

1. to expose too much, as to the sun, cold, or light rays (often used reflexively):

   Be careful of overexposing yourself to the sun.

2. Photography. to expose (a film or the like) to too much light.

overexpose

/ ˌəʊvərɪksˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to expose too much or for too long
2. photog to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too long a period or with too bright a light

Derived Forms

• ˌoverexˈposure, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overexpose¹

First recorded in 1865–70; over- + expose