Alternate Definitions for PhotographicPlate

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Term: PhotographicPlate
Definition:

A rigid (typically glass) medium thatfunctions like film. Its rigidity is for guarding against image distortiondue to medium deformation (caused by heat and humidity). Photographic platesare often used for astronomical photography.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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