exposed

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English

Definitions

verb

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.
To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.
To abandon, especially an unwanted baby in the wilderness.
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.

adjective

(usually followed by to) Vulnerable, susceptible.“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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Synonyms

bare nake open unprotected unclothed uncovered exposure susceptible subject vulnerable at-risk affected detailed denounce suspended specified displayed contact

Associated

rafter rafters sunlight convection radiation beams erosion cliffs tide flank rocks

Rhymes

composed enclosed predisposed imposed disclosed disposed undisclosed juxtaposed superimposed supposed

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