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Photochemistry

The branch of chemistry which relates to the effect of light in producing chemical changes, as in photography.

Photochromoscope

A device for giving shifting effects of color to a photograph. The unmounted print, made translucent, is illuminated from behind with colored light.

Photochromotype

To represent by a colored print made by any photomechanical process.

Photochromy

The art or process of reproducing colors by photography.

Photochronograph

An instrument for recording minute intervals of time. The record is made by the power of a magnetic field, due to an electric signaling current, to turn the plane of polarization of light. A flash, coinciding in time and duration with the signal, is thus produced and is photographed on a moving plate.

Photochronography

Art of recording or measuring intervals of time by the photochronograph.

photodrome

An apparatus consisting of a large wheel with spokes, which when turning very rapidly is illuminated by momentary flashes of light passing through slits in a rotating disk. By properly timing the succession of flashes the wheel is made to appear to be motionless, or to rotate more or less slowly in either direction.

Photodynamics

The relation of light to the movements of plants and their organs; the study of the phenomena of curvatures induced by the stimulus of light.

Photogen

A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.

Photogenic

Of or pertaining to photogeny; producing or generating light.

Photoglyphic

Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.

Photoglyphy

Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.

Photogrammeter

A phototheodolite, or a camera designed for use in photogrammetry.

Photogrammetry

A method of surveying or map making by photography, used also in determining the height and motions of clouds, sea waves, and the like.

Photograph

To practice photography; to take photographs.

Photographer

One who practices, or is skilled in, photography.

Photographical Photographic

Of or pertaining to photography; obtained by photography; used ib photography; as a photographic picture; a photographic camera.

Photographometer

An instrument for determining the sensibility of the plates employed in photographic processes to luminous rays.

Photographone

A device, consisting essentially of an electric arc and a camera, by which a series of photographs of the variations of the arc due to sound waves are obtained for reproduction by means of a selenium cell and a telephone.

Photography

The science which relates to the action of light on sensitive bodies in the production of pictures, the fixation of images, and the like. The production of pictures by the photochemical action of light on films of chemicals sensitive to light, and also the production of electronic images in electronic cameras, are both considered types of photography.

Photogravure

A photoengraving; also, the process by which such a picture is produced.

Photoheliograph

A modified kind of telescope adapted to taking photographs of the sun.

Photoheliometer

A double-lens instrument for measuring slight variations of the sun's diameter by photography, utilizing the common chord of two overlapping images.

Photolithograph

To produce (a picture, a copy) by the process of photolithography.

Photologist

One who studies or expounds the laws of light.

Photology

The doctrine or science of light, explaining its nature and phenomena; optics.

Photoluminescence

Luminescence induced by exposure to light waves in the infrared to ultraviolet range.

Photomagnetism

The branch of science which treats of the relation of magnetism to light.

Photomechanical

Pertaining to, or designating, any photographic process in which a printing surface is obtained without the intervention of hand engraving.

Photometer

An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, or, more especially, for comparing the relative intensities of different lights, or their relative illuminating power.

Photometry

That branch of science which treats of the measurement of the intensity of light.

Photomicrograph

An enlarged or macroscopic photograph of a microscopic object. See Microphotograph.

Photonephograph

A nephoscope registering by photography, commonly consisting of a pair of cameras used simultaneously.

Photophilous

Light-loving; growing in strong light, as many plants.

Photophone

An apparatus for the production of sound by the action of rays of light.

Photophony

The art or practice of using the photophone.

Photophore

A form of endoscope using an electric light.

Photoplay

A play for representation or exhibition by moving pictures; also, the moving-picture representation of a play.

Photoprint

Any print made by a photomechanical process.

Photopsia

An affection of the eye, in which the patient perceives luminous rays, flashes, coruscations, etc. See phosphene.

Photorelief

A printing surface in relief, obtained by photographic means and subsequent manipulations.

Photoscope

Anything employed for the observation of light or luminous effects.

Photoscopic

Of or pertaining to the photoscope or its uses.

Photosculpture

A process in which, by means of a number of photographs simultaneously taken from different points of view on the same level, rough models of the figure or bust of a person or animal may be made with great expedition.

Photosphere

A sphere of light; esp., the luminous envelope of the sun.

Photosynthesis

The process of constructive metabolism in which green plants utilize the energy of sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll. It was formerly called assimilation, but this is now commonly used as in animal physiology.

Phototaxy Phototaxis

The influence of light on the movements of low organisms, as various infusorians, the zoospores of certain alg/, etc.; also, the tendency to follow definite directions of motion or assume definite positions under such influence. If the migration is toward the source of light, it is termed positive phototaxis; if away from the light, negative phototaxis.

Phototelegraphy

Telegraphy by means of light, as by the heliograph or the photophone. Also, less properly, telephotography.

Phototelescope

A telescope adapted for taking photographs of the heavenly bodies.

Phototheodolite

An arrangement of two photographic cameras, the plates of which may be brought into exactly the same plane, used in surveying and map making. From the differences between two pictures taken at the same moment, measurements in all dimensions of the region may be obtained.

Phototherapy

The application of light for therapeutic purposes, esp. for treating diseases of the skin.

Phototonus

A motile condition in plants resulting from exposure to light.

Phototrichromatic

Designating a photomechanical process for making reproductions in natural colors by three printings.

Phototropic

of or pertaining to phototropism; exhibiting phototropism; same as Heliotropic.

Phototropism

The tendency of growing plant organs to move or curve under the influence of light. In ordinary use the term is practically synonymous with heliotropism.

Phototype

A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained.

Phototypic

Of or pertaining to a phototype or phototypy.

Phototypy

The art or process of producing phototypes.

Photovisual

Of certain achromatic lenses, having the same focus for the actinic and for the brightest of the visual rays.

Photoxylography

The process of producing a representation of an object on wood, by photography, for the use of the wood engraver.

Photozincography

A process, analogous to photolithography, for reproducing photographed impressions transferred to zinc plate.

Phragmocone

The thin chambered shell attached to the anterior end of a belemnite.

Phrasal

Of the nature of a phrase; consisting of a phrase; as, a phrasal adverb.

Phrase

To use proper or fine phrases.

Phraseology

Manner of expression; peculiarity of diction; style.

Phrasing

Method of expression; association of words.

Phratry

A subdivision of a phyle, or tribe, in Athens.

Phreatic

Subterranean; -- applied to sources supplying wells.

Phrenic

Of or pertaining to the diaphragm; diaphragmatic; as, the phrenic nerve.

Phrenics

That branch of science which relates to the mind; mental philosophy.

Phrenitis

Inflammation of the brain, or of the meninges of the brain, attended with acute fever and delirium; -- called also cephalitis.

Phrenograph

An instrument for registering the movements of the diaphragm, or midriff, in respiration.

Phrenology

The science of the special functions of the several parts of the brain, or of the supposed connection between the various faculties of the mind and particular organs in the brain.

Phrenomagnetism

The power of exciting the organs of the brain by magnetic or mesmeric influence.

Phrenosin

A cerebroside, related to cerebrin, present in white matter of the brain.

Phryganeid

Any insect belonging to the Phryganeides.

Phryganeides

A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice flies; -- called also Trichoptera. See Trichoptera.

Phrygian

A native or inhabitant of Phrygia.

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