Definition of photography

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Photography (n.) The science which relates to the action of light on sensitive bodies in the production of pictures, the fixation of images, and the like..

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Heliography :: Heliography (n.) Photography.
Photography :: Photography (n.) The science which relates to the action of light on sensitive bodies in the production of pictures, the fixation of images, and the like..
Magnetograph :: Magnetograph (n.) An automatic instrument for registering, by photography or otherwise, the states and variations of any of the terrestrial magnetic elements..
Astrophotography :: Astrophotography (n.) The application of photography to the delineation of the sun, moon, and stars..
Iodize :: Iodize (v. t.) To treat or impregnate with iodine or its compounds; as, to iodize a plate for photography..
Photochemistry :: Photochemistry (n.) The branch of chemistry which relates to the effect of light in producing chemical changes, as in photography..
Photolithograph :: Photolithograph (n.) A lithographic picture or copy from a stone prepared by the aid of photography.
Photoxylography :: Photoxylography (n.) The process of producing a representation of an object on wood, by photography, for the use of the wood engraver..
Spectrum :: Spectrum (n.) The several colored and other rays of which light is composed, separated by the refraction of a prism or other means, and observed or studied either as spread out on a screen, by direct vision, by photography, or otherwise. See Illust. of Light, and Spectroscope..
Magnesium :: Magnesium (n.) A light silver-white metallic element, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the production of a blinding light (the so-called magnesium light) which is used in signaling, in pyrotechny, or in photography where a strong actinic illuminant is required. Its compounds occur abundantly, as in dolomite, talc, meerschaum, etc. Symbol Mg. Atomic weight, 24.4. Specific gravity, 1.75..
Actinism :: Actinism (n.) The property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography..
Camera :: Camera (n.) A chamber, or instrument having a chamber. Specifically: The camera obscura when used in photography. See Camera, and Camera obscura..
Microphotography :: Microphotography (n.) The art of making microphotographs.
Photograph :: Photograph (n.) A picture or likeness obtained by photography.
Picture :: Picture (n.) A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, produced by means of painting, drawing, engraving, photography, etc.; a representation in colors. By extension, a figure; a model..
Photogeny :: Photogeny (n.) See Photography.
Lithophotography :: Lithophotography (n.) Same as Photolithography.
Chromophotography :: Chromophotography (n.) The art of producing photographs in colors.
Intensifier :: Intensifier (n.) One who or that which intensifies or strengthens; in photography, an agent used to intensify the lights or shadows of a picture..
Photograph :: Photograph (v. i.) To practice photography; to take photographs.
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