diapositive
noun
dia·pos·i·tive
ˌdī-ə-ˈpä-zə-tiv 
-ˈpäz-tiv
: a positive photographic image on transparent material (such as glass or film)
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Inspired by the natural light, Rau used a photographic technique called the C-41, a process through which a diapositive is manipulated in the developer to become a negative with a higher contrast and brighter colors.
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Sarah Moroz, The Cut, 18 Oct. 2017
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“Diapositive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diapositive. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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