amidol
|am-i-dol|
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/ˈæmɪˌdɔl/
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/ˈæmɪˌdɒl/
photographic developer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidol' originates from German, specifically the word 'Amidol,' where 'amido-' referred to the presence of an amino group and '-ol' indicated an alcohol group.
Historical Evolution
'Amidol' was derived from the German word 'Amidol' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a chemical compound used in photography, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless crystalline compound used as a photographic developer.
The photographer used amidol to develop the black and white film.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 17:07