Fixiersalz

dasNoun

fixing salt (photography).

English translations

  1. 01

    setting compound

  2. 02

    Epsom salt

Word details

German meaning
Fixiersalz ist eine chemische Substanz, die in der Fotografie verwendet wird, um das Bild dauerhaft zu machen.
English meaning
Fixing salt is a chemical substance used in photography to make the image permanent.
Synonym
None
German example
Das Fixiersalz entfernt die nicht entwickelten Silberhalogenide vom Film.
English example
The fixing salt removes the undeveloped silver halides from the film.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Fixiersalz
Plural Form
die Fixiersalze

Example sentences with “Fixiersalz”

  1. Das Fixiersalz wird in der Dunkelkammer verwendet. (The fixing salt is used in the darkroom.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Fixiersalz' neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das Fixiersalz).