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Topic: Technology

photoflood

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌflʌd//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌflʌd/

noun

Definition: A type of electric lamp that gives off a strong, steady light, used mainly for photography.

Example: The photographer used a photoflood to ensure the subject was well-lit during the shoot.

photogrammetric

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɛtrɪk//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the technique of obtaining measurements from photographs, especially for creating maps or 3D models.

Example: The photogrammetric analysis of the landscape provided detailed information for the project.

photogrammetry

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/

noun

Definition: The method of creating maps or drawings using photographs, particularly those taken from the air, to obtain accurate measurements.

Example: Photogrammetry is widely used in surveying and mapping to create detailed topographic maps.

photogravure

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈɡrævjʊr//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌɡrævjʊr/

noun

Definition: A method of printing that uses a plate etched with a photographic image to create high-quality images, often used in art and photography.

Example: The artist used photogravure to reproduce his work with stunning detail.

photolithograph

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪθəˌgræf/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪθəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A type of image created using a process that combines photography and lithography, often used for printing images or designs.

Example: The artist used a photolithograph to reproduce his original artwork.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a printed image using a process that combines photography and lithography.

Example: The artist decided to photolithograph his latest work to produce multiple copies.

photomap

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəˌmæp/

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌmæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a map that uses photographs as the main source of information, often showing detailed features of a specific area.

Example: The team will photomap the entire region to gather data for the environmental study.

noun

Definition: A type of map created by adding information and markings on top of a photograph taken from above, usually from an airplane.

Example: The scientist used a photomap to analyze the changes in the landscape over the years.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a map that uses photographs to represent an area or location.

Example: The team decided to photomap the entire region to get a better understanding of the landscape.

photomapping

IPA: /ˈfoʊtəʊˌmæpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌmæpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating maps or images of an area using photographs, often used in fields like astronomy or geography.

Example: Photomapping allows scientists to analyze celestial bodies more accurately by using detailed images of the night sky.

photomask

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌmæsk//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌmæsk/

noun

Definition: A special type of mask used in the process of creating microcircuits, which allows light to pass through specific patterns to transfer images onto a surface.

Example: The engineer carefully aligned the photomask with the silicon wafer to ensure accurate pattern transfer.

photomechanical

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to methods that use photography to prepare surfaces for printing.

Example: The artist used photomechanical techniques to create stunning prints.

photomosaic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈmoʊzeɪk/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊmoʊˌzeɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of image created by combining many smaller photographs to form a larger picture, often used to create a detailed or panoramic view.

Example: The artist created a stunning photomosaic of the city skyline using hundreds of individual photos.

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