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latensification

noun
la·​ten·​si·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ lā-ˌten(t)-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce latensification (audio) , lə-\

Definition of latensification

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

First Known Use of latensification

1940, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for latensification

blend of latent entry 1 and intensification

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Dictionary Entries near latensification

La Tène

late night

late-night

latensification

latensify

latent

latent bud

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