Overexposure Definition & Meaning

overexposure
noun
  1. the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
  2. the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience; "an overexposure to violence on television"

"Overexposure" in song lyrics

See how overexposure is used in real songs:

  • "Mental pictures are destroyed - overexposure"
    Sage Francis — Rewrite
  • "computed radiography post-processing underexposure overexposure"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "overexposure"

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