process plate
A 'process plate' has historical significance in various fields such as photography, printing, and shipbuilding, where it refers to different types of plates prepared through specific processes.
Definition
C2Photography
(historical)A very slow photographic plate used in the past to achieve high contrast between highlights and shadows, often for making lantern slides.
Example
- The photographer used a process plate to create a striking contrast in the lantern slides.
C1Printing
(technical)A plate used in color printing to separate and reproduce colors accurately, often involving thermal or bi-metal technology.
Example
- The printing company employed process plates to ensure high-quality color reproduction in their magazines.
C2Shipbuilding
(technical)A steel plate that undergoes surface treatment, priming, and cutting to prepare it for construction.
Example
- Before assembly, the shipyard workers prepared the process plates by removing mill scale and applying a primer.
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