halation: Meaning and Definition of

ha•la•tion

Pronunciation: (hā-lā'shun, ha-), [key]
— n. Photog.
  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.
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