- a variation of hyposulfite.
hyposulphite
Britishnoun
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Often shortened to: hypo. another name for sodium thiosulphate, esp when used as a photographic fixer
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another name for dithionite
Example Sentences
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If this seems to be losing its effect after a week, change for mercurial ointment or a solution of sulphid of potassium, or of hyposulphite of soda, 3 drams to the quart of water.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
When an entire nest is taken it should be disinfected with hyposulphite of soda or insect-powder.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
Photographers should revere his memory, for it was he who made photography practical by publishing his observation that hyposulphite of soda possessed the power of dissolving chloride and other salts of silver.
The hyposulphite, lastly, should be effectually removed from the negative by soaking in water, which should be frequently changed.
From Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
I allude to that of washing the collodion negative after developing, previously to fixing with the hyposulphite of soda; but, probably, the reasons I urge may have some weight.
From Notes and Queries, Number 187, May 28, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
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