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THERMAL FILM [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Photography
DEF

A heat-sensitive film that carries an image from a thermal imagesetter.

OBS

When this clear film encounters heat, it turns black and is transformed to an imaged positive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Photographie
DEF

Film à partir duquel on imprime des images à l'aide d'une imageuse thermique ou par un procédé d'exposition directe (computer-to-film).

OBS

Au contact de la chaleur, le film thermique noircit et se transforme en un positif image.

Spanish

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