Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊləɹˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The word "solarized" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈsoʊ.lə.raɪzd/. The phoneme /oʊ/ represents the diphthong "oh" as in the word "go" and the phoneme /ə/ represents the schwa sound as in the word "about". The spelling of "z" at the end of the word indicates the sound /z/ as in "zebra". "Solarized" means to convert something into the form of solar energy, or to expose something to the sun.
Solarized is an adjective that refers to the process or result of converting an image, photograph, or graphical display into a high contrast representation with specific color tones mimicking the effect of solar exposure. The term is often associated with the manipulation of digital images to achieve a unique aesthetic or artistic effect.
Typically, solarization involves reversing the tones in an image, making dark areas appear light and vice versa, while preserving the outlines or edges of the subjects or objects. This technique aims to create an intriguing, surreal, or otherworldly appearance that adds visual interest and evokes a sense of energy or luminosity. The color palette commonly used in solarized images includes variations of blues, yellows, and oranges, resembling the vibrant hues of a sunny day.
Solarized effects can be achieved through various means, such as using dedicated image editing software, employing specialized filters or plugins, or even experimenting with chemical processing techniques in analog photography. Additionally, some display systems or software applications offer solarization as a standard feature or visual effect option.
Overall, solarized images are known for their distinctive and captivating visual impact, providing a unique interpretation of reality through vibrant and unconventional color schemes, thus allowing for an artistic and imaginative representation of the subject matter.
The word "solarized" has derived from the noun "solarize", which was created by combining the word "solar" with the suffix "-ize". "Solar" originates from the Latin word "sōlāris", meaning relating to the sun, whereas the suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek "-izo" and is used to form verbs meaning "to make or treat with (the root word)". Hence, the word "solarize" describes the process of treating or making something with or like the sun.
