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time exposure

American  

noun

Photography.

  1. a long exposure in which the shutter is opened and closed by hand or by a mechanism other than the automatic mechanism of the shutter.

time exposure British  

noun

  1. an exposure of a photographic film for a relatively long period, usually a few seconds

  2. a photograph produced by such an exposure

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Other Word Forms

  • time-exposure adjective

Etymology

Origin of time exposure

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Over time, exposure to radon can cause cancer.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Picture is taken with long time exposure and zoom burst.

From Reuters • Aug. 27, 2021

A four-winged robot in flight, its path traced with a time exposure.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 11, 2018

June 20, 2013: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco glows after sunset thanks to a steady stream of commuters heading north during this time exposure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2017

"And simply a snapshot, not a time exposure at all?"

From The Arbiter A Novel by Bell, Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe, Lady

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