Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,903,433,691 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

intensifier
(redirected from intensifiers)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus 0.03 sec.
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.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Encyclopedia browser?   Full browser?
No references found
 
Reliable and precise control of the electronically shifted intensifiers ensures superior performance standards with reduced operating costs.
Jet Edge launches diesel pump by Gulf Industry
1 million program to Kopin for the development of the world's highest-resolution microdisplays for use in future vision systems, including integrated day-night weapon sights and solid state image intensifiers.
Business briefs by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
The Sil-2 image intensifiers are triggered synchronously at high speed and allow the fast framing rates and short exposure times prevalent in recording high-speed technological events.
Gated imager for hi-speed by Armada International
 
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.