belichtete

Belichtete is a German term derived from the verb belichten, which means to expose to light, radiation, or other energy. It appears as the simple past (preterite) form such as ich belichtete or er belichtete, indicating that something was exposed in the past. Belichtete can also function as an attributive adjective meaning “exposed” or “exposed to light,” as in die belichtete Fläche or die belichtete Schicht, where it describes a surface that has undergone exposure.

In photography, belichting refers to the exposure of film or a digital sensor, and related phrases like belichtete Aufnahme describe an image that has been exposed. In laboratory and industrial contexts, belichten is used in processes such as photolithography, X-ray imaging, or UV exposure, where materials or patterns are deliberately exposed to light or radiation. The past participle belichtet is used in passive constructions, for example: Das Material wurde belichtet.

The noun Belichtung denotes the concept of exposure as a distinct technical term. Usage notes: belichtete is typically lowercase when used as an adjective within a sentence, but it reflects its origin as a verb form. When used at the beginning of a sentence or in specific technical contexts, capitalization may occur through nominalization or as part of a terminological phrase. See also Belichtung, Belichtungsverfahren, Fotografie, Photolithography, X-ray exposure.