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ELIMINATION HYPOSULFITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hypo eliminator
1, record 1, English, hypo%20eliminator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hypo clearing agent 2, record 1, English, hypo%20clearing%20agent
correct
- hypo neutralizer 3, record 1, English, hypo%20neutralizer
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution (typically dilute hydrogen peroxide and ammonia) which converts traces of sodium thiosulphate left in prints after a relatively brief wash into harmless sodium sulphate. Used to shorten, with safety, the time required for adequate washing. 4, record 1, English, - hypo%20eliminator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hypo neutraliser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éliminateur d’hyposulfite
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9liminateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bhyposulfite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éliminateur d’hypo 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9liminateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bhypo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit dont la solution peut être utilisée dans une étape supplémentaire précédant le lavage pour détruire l'hyposulfite résiduel ou en accélérer l'élimination. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9liminateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bhyposulfite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces produits permettent de réduire à quelques minutes le lavage des clichés. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9liminateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bhyposulfite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hypo elimination
1, record 2, English, hypo%20elimination
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of a bath (e.g., a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia) that converts residual hypo into substances that will not react with the silver image and can be easily removed by washing. 2, record 2, English, - hypo%20elimination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a broader sense, hypo elimination also includes the use of an alkaline or salt bath that increases washing effectiveness without reacting with the sodium thiosulfate or other fixing agent. 2, record 2, English, - hypo%20elimination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élimination de l'hyposulfite
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9limination%20de%20l%27hyposulfite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement utilisé pour neutraliser l'hyposulfite dans une émulsion ou pour accélérer son élimination. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9limination%20de%20l%27hyposulfite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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