exposing
/ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/ · ex·pos·ing
verb
- To reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden. The documentary was exposing the illegal dumping practices of the corporation.
- To subject photographic film or a light‑sensitive surface to light in order to record an image. She was exposing the sheet of paper to sunlight for exactly ten seconds.
- To abandon, especially an unwanted baby, in a remote or wild place. Legends tell of a mother exposing her newborn on a cliff to test fate.
noun
- The act of revealing or making something known; the process of uncovering hidden information. The exposing of the scandal shocked the entire community.
- The process of allowing light to strike photographic material to create an image. Proper exposing is essential for a clear photograph.
- The abandonment of an infant in a desolate location. Historical records mention several instances of exposing in ancient societies.
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Did you know? In early photography, an eight‑hour exposing was required to capture the first permanent image, making the word a milestone in visual history.