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halation

/həˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does halation mean?

noun

A faint halo of light around a bright object, especially in a photograph or on a television screen, caused by overexposure or a defect in the equipment.

Example

"The photographer struggled to eliminate the halation from the image, but it remained visible in the background."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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