fine-grain

[ fahyn-greyn ]

adjective

, Photography.

1. (of an image) having an inconspicuous or invisible grain.
2. (of a developer or emulsion) permitting the grain of an image to be inconspicuous or invisible.

fine-grain

adjective

1. photog having or producing an image with grain of inconspicuous size

   a fine-grain developer

   a fine-grain image

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-grain¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Reddish granite, of very fine grain; with the aspect of sandstone.

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That is, it is enough to give you bread of a firm, fine grain, perfectly even in its consistency.

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It was of freestone of a fine grain, of a dull white colour, slightly veined with red; and the surface was finely polished.

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This camera is covered with best quality of fine grain leather, and has nickeled fittings.

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We are still surrounded by excellent farming-land, a fine grain, fruit, and general-produce country.

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