Restrainer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The restrainer was added to the photographic developer to slow down the development process and achieve a clearer image.
- Benzotriazole is a common restrainer used in color photographic developers to reduce the formation of unwanted fog.
- To achieve optimal results, the restrainer concentration in the developer must be carefully calibrated.
- In black and white photography, a restrainer like potassium bromide is often used to control the development process and minimize fog.
- The addition of a restrainer to the developer helped to prevent overdevelopment and preserved the delicate details of the photograph.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A person who directs and restrains.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.