latensification

noun la·ten·si·fi·ca·tion \lā-ˌten(t)-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən, lə-\

Definition of LATENSIFICATION

: intensification of a latent photographic image by chemical treatment or exposure to light of low intensity

blend of ¹latent and intensification

First Known Use: 1940

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