˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

halation

[ hey-ley-shuhn, ha- ]

noun

Photography.
  1. a blurred effect around the edges of highlight areas in a photographic image caused by reflection and scattering of light through the emulsion from the back surface of the film support or plate.


halation

/ ³óəˈ±ô±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. photog fogging usually seen as a bright ring surrounding a source of light: caused by reflection from the back of the film
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of halation1

First recorded in 1855–60; hal(o) + -ation
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of halation1

C19: from halo + -ation
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

When viewed from several feet away, the dots coalesced into a halation of amorphous color.

From

Mr. Russell, Government Astronomer of New South Wales, finds that the "halation" of star photographs can be prevented by pouring over the back of the plate a film of collodion suitably stained.

From

Between Lida and the men who were circling the fire there was a veil of mist, and in the halation her champions loomed with heroic stature.

From

The first advantage, which I soon discovered, is their entire freedom from halation.

From

As at Sannah's Post, so again at Lindley the halation of a word or two in his orders fogged the image on his retina.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement