TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

REFLEX HALATION [1 record]

Record 1 2004-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

Halo formed round the image of bright points on negatives [and produced] by the reflection of scattered image light from the bottom of the support.

OBS

[Halation can be] seen in night photographs including street lamps and largely prevented by light absorbing coatings on the back plates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Auréole qui entoure une image photographique d'un point brillant.

OBS

On y pare en étendant au dos de la couche sensible une couche de matière anti-diffusante dite «anti-halo».

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: