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exposure

noun

  1. amount of light captured by a camera
  2. in medical context, environmental influence on an object or living thing
  3. cause to be visible
  4. electric charge of ions produced in air by X- or gamma radiation per mass of air, when all liberated electrons are completely stopped
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ / /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ / /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒɚ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English expos(e) English -ure English exposure From expos(e) + -ure.

  1. The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

    Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.

    Get as much exposure to a new language as you can.

  2. Lack of protection from weather or the elements.

    As all of you know, a great tragedy occurred yesterday. Arthur Harcourt died of exposure sometimes in the morning in the woods off Mount Tom Road.

  3. The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.
  4. The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.
  5. The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses.
  6. That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.

    They rented a cabin with a beautiful southern exposure.

  7. An instance of taking a photograph.
  8. The piece of film exposed to light.
  9. Details of the time and f-number used.
  10. The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.