wet plate en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wet plates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |