underexposure

 [uhn-der-ik-spoh-zher]  

un·der·ex·po·sure

   [uhn-der-ik-spoh-zher]
noun
1.
inadequate exposure, as of photographic film.
2.
a photographic negative or print that is imperfect because of insufficient exposure.
Origin:
1870–75; under- + exposure
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underexposure (ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊʒə)
 
—n
1.  photog
 a.  inadequate exposure to light
 b.  an underexposed negative, print, or transparency
2.  insufficient attention or publicity

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