WET PLATE
\wˈɛt plˈe͡ɪt], \wˈɛt plˈeɪt], \w_ˈɛ_t p_l_ˈeɪ_t]\
Definitions of WET PLATE
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A plate the film of which retains its sensitiveness only while wet. The film used in such plates is of collodion impregnated with bromides and iodides. Before exposure the plate is immersed in a solution of silver nitrate, and immediately after exposure it is developed and fixed.
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A plate the film of which retains its sensitiveness only while wet. The film used in such plates is of collodion impregnated with bromides and iodides. Before exposure the plate is immersed in a solution of silver nitrate, and immediately after exposure it is developed and fixed.
By Noah Webster.
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