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photographic plate

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  • noun an early form of photographic material, in which the photosensitive emulsion was applied to a glass plate; latterly only used by astronomers

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  • noun a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded

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hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. flat solid
  2. sheet

hyponyms (1)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. quarter plate

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