antihalation
[ an-tee-hey-ley-shuh n, -ha-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti heɪˈleɪ ʃən, -hæ-, ˌæn taɪ- /
noun
the process of treating a film base with a light-absorbing substance to prevent refraction of light from the rear of the film.
adjective
resistant to halation.
Words nearby antihalation
antigovernment,
antigravity,
antigua,
antigua and barbuda,
antiguan,
antihalation,
antihelium,
antihelix,
antihemagglutinin,
antihemolysin,
antihemolytic
British Dictionary definitions for antihalation
antihalation
/ (ˌæntɪhəˈleɪʃən) /
noun
photog
- a process by which light, passing through the emulsion on a film or plate, is not reflected back into it but is absorbed by a layer of dye or pigment, usually on the back of the film, thus preventing halation
- (as modifier)antihalation backing