latensification
noun
la·ten·si·fi·ca·tion
lā-ˌten(t)-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
lə-
: intensification of a latent photographic image by chemical treatment or exposure to light of low intensity
Word History
Etymology
blend of latent entry 1 and intensification
First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near latensification
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“Latensification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latensification. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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