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Exposure is a showing or revealing of something. Often that thing is something that is secret, private, or against the law. Exposure causes something that is hidden to become seen or known.
The news reporter became famous for his exposure of crime in the city government. |
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If your skin is getting exposure to sunlight, it means sunlight is able shine on your skin and affect your skin. If you don't go outside very often, you will get little exposure to sunlight. If you wear a bathing suit outside, you will get more exposure to the sun than if you wear a shirt and jeans.
Exposure of your skin to the sun can cause you to get a sunburn.- antonyms:
- shelter
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If your body is getting exposure to some dangerous substance, it means some dangerous substance is able to make contact with your body or get inside your body.
The scientist wore gloves to protect herself against exposure to the dangerous chemical.The doctor wore a mask to prevent against exposure to the virus.Exposure to this bacteria can cause serious illness. |
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Exposure is an opportunity to experience new things, ideas, or people.
Living in another country gave the boys exposure to the way other people live.Mrs. Levitt took her daughter to many types of concerts because she wanted her to have exposure to many different kinds of music. |
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