underdevelop

[uhn-der-di-vel-uh p]

verb (used with object)

to develop (something) short of the required amount: to underdevelop film.

Origin of underdevelop

under- + develop

Related formsun·der·de·vel·op·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for underdevelop

underdevelop

verb

(tr) photog to process (a film, plate, or paper) in developer for less than the required time, or at too low a temperature, or in an exhausted solution

Derived Formsunderdevelopment, noun

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