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intensifier

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intensifier
Chem a substance, esp one containing silver or uranium, used to increase the density of a photographic film or plate

intensifier [in′ten·sə ‚fī·ər]
(graphic arts)
In photography, a means used to strengthen the image of either a negative or a positive; usually, metal is added to the silver image, and the increase in density is proportional to the existing density; thus when a negative is intensified, the highlights are always intensified more than the shadows.
(petroleum engineering)
Hydrofluoric acid added to hydrochloric acid for oil well acidizing; the fluoride destroys silica films that are insoluble by hydrochloric acid.


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Unit has a v-shaped design that gently tumble blends the complete load regardless of particle size or density, while optional intensifier bar is used for intimate dispersion and higher energy input agitation.
Like that other beat-to-death word literal, ironic has frequently been downgraded to a general intensifier.
Removal of sub-mucosal foreign body (metal wire) from the pharynx using image intensifier.
 
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