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exposed

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ /ɛkˈspoʊzd/

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verb

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

Examples :

"The newspaper exposed the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

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verb

To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.

Examples :

"The photographer exposed the film to capture the bright sunset over the ocean. "

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verb

To abandon, especially an unwanted baby in the wilderness.

Examples :

"Centuries ago, a desperate mother might have exposed her newborn child on a hillside due to poverty and lack of resources. "

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verb

To submit to an active (mostly dangerous) substance like an allergen, ozone, nicotine, solvent, or to any other stress, in order to test the reaction, resistance, etc.

Examples :

"To test the new paint's durability, the researchers exposed it to direct sunlight and heavy rain for several weeks. "

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To make available to other parts of a program, or to other programs.

Examples :

"The website's API exposed the user's profile data, allowing other applications to access it. "

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adjective

(usually followed by to) Vulnerable, susceptible.

Examples :

"The bike chain is open and exposed to tough environmental conditions such as temperature changes, humidity, rain, dirt and road salt."

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