plumming

noun

plum·​ming

ˈpləmiŋ

plural -s

: degradation of a silver photographic image frequently manifested by a color change (as to purplish) occurring during drying especially at elevated temperatures

called also bronzing

Word History

Etymology

plum entry 1 + -ing, noun suffix (action)

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