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sensitometry

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sen⋅si⋅tom⋅e⋅try

[sen-si-tom-i-tree]
–noun
the science of determining the sensitivity of photographic materials.

Origin:
1905–10; sensit(ive) + -o- + -metry
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sen·si·tom·e·ter   (sěn'sĭ-tŏm'ĭ-tər)   
n.  
  1. A device used for measuring the sensitivity of photographic film to light.

  2. A similar device for measuring the sensitivity of eyes to light.


[sensit(ivity) + -meter.]
sen'si·to·met'ric (-tə-mět'rĭk) adj., sen'si·tom'e·try n.
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