latensification

/ləˌtɛnsəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A photographic technique that increases the sensitivity of film or paper by treating it with certain chemicals before exposure, making it more responsive to light.
    • In the darkroom, she experimented with latensification to bring out faint stars in her astrophotography.
    • Latensification is a specialized process that can improve the quality of underexposed negatives.
    • The photographer used latensification to capture details in the dimly lit cave.
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