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developer

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨvɨlɐˈdoɾ/re·ve·la·dor

Definitions

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1

A chemical substance used in photography to make the latent image on film or photographic paper visible.

Usage examples

“The film must be immersed in the developer for a specific time.”
“He mixed the developer solution carefully.”

Common combinations

photographic developerdeveloper tank
2

Making something previously unknown or secret evident.

Usage examples

“The interview was revealing of his motives.”
“Her expression was very revealing.”

Common combinations

revealing detailrevealing moment