reactive film
/riˈæktɪv ˈfɪlm/ · reac·tive · film
noun
- A type of photographic film that is sensitive to light and reacts to it by changing its chemical composition. The photographer used a reactive film to capture the beautiful sunset, which resulted in a stunning image.
noun
- A type of film that is prone to reacting negatively to certain chemicals or environmental conditions. The lab technician had to handle the reactive film with care, as it was sensitive to certain chemicals that could damage it.
Did you know? The first reactive film was developed in the late 19th century by a German scientist named Hermann Wilhelm Vogel, who discovered that certain films could be made sensitive to light by adding silver halides to the emulsion.