wet plates

A form of wet plate — A plate whose film retains its sensitivity only while wet. The film used in such plates is of collodion impregnated with bromides and iodides. Before exposure the plate is immersed in a solution of silver nitrate, and immediately after exposure it is developed and fixed.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wet plate
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