exposure

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exposure (countable and uncountable; plural exposures)

1. (uncountable) 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. (countable, uncountable) 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.

3. (uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.

   The vagrant died of exposure.

   • 1993, Paul Chadwick, The Ugly Boy, Dark Horse Books

     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.

4. (photography) An instance of taking a photograph.
5. (photography) The piece of film exposed to light.
6. (photography) Details of the time and f-number used.
7. (horticulture) The amount of sun, wind etc. experienced by a particular site.

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