preexposure

or pre-ex·po·sure

[ pree-ik-spoh-zher ]
/ ˌpri ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər /

noun

exposure beforehand.
Photography. the exposing of a film to even light, before photographing a subject, to increase its sensitivity.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of preexposure

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + exposure

Words nearby preexposure

preestablished harmony, preexcitation, preexcitation syndrome, preexilian, preexist, preexposure, pref., prefab, prefabricate, preface, prefatory
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