developing agent
Britishnoun
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The pyro is the developing agent, or that which gives the required strength or density, while the alkaline solution, containing the sulphite of soda, prevents the staining of the negative and preserves the pyro.
From Harper's Round Table, July 30, 1895 by Various
It is the name of a developing agent patented by Dr. Andreson about six years ago.
From Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895 by Various
The developing agent with the pyrogallic and formic acids will keep good a very long time, longer, I think, than that in which acetic acid is used, but cannot be used as a dipping bath.
From Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George
If one uses hydrochinon, which is a favorite developing agent with amateurs, dilute the developer and add from three to seven drops of iodide solution.
From Harper's Round Table, July 30, 1895 by Various
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