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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Traditional night-vision scopes use image intensifiers and photocathode tubes to convert light into electrons, which are projected on a phosphor screen for viewing. Intensifiers also mark female language more often, such as "I was so upset. There are games that serve as icebreakers, as channels for feeling, as concentration intensifiers, as artistic and thinking enhancers, and as group and individual centering techniques. |
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