silver bromide

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a yellowish, water-insoluble powder, AgBr, which darkens on exposure to light, produced by the reaction of silver nitrate with a bromide: used chiefly in the manufacture of photographic emulsions.

silver bromide

noun

1. a yellowish insoluble powder that darkens when exposed to light: used in making photographic emulsions. Formula: AgBr

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver bromide¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

In brief, film is a cellulose base coated with silver bromide and gelatine.

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Now only the image-forming silver bromide particles remain, and these have been transformed to metallic silver.

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In the case of the silver bromide a distinct photo-electric effect is still observed.

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By these silver bromide is obtained in a very fine state of division, ready to mix with gelatine and water in any proportion.

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Silver bromide is extensively used in photography, and the bromides of sodium and potassium are used as drugs.

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