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argentic

argentic

9.9
Having silver with a positive charge of two in a chemical compound
  • adjective
  • /ˈɑrdʒɛntɪk/
  • Specialized
: argéntico
  • The works are argentic photographs, shot either by Yamguen himself with the use of a timing device or with an assistant.
  • argentic photograph

Examples

  • Lace curtain, mosquito netting, crib, wood, clear and tinted fluorescent light bulbs, argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The artist used an argentic process to develop his stunning silver halide images.

  • Portrait of a Young Woman (2002). Argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Portrait of a Young Man (2002). Argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Self-portrait (2001). Argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Self-portrait (2002). Argentic photograph.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Many photographers prefer argentic techniques for their rich tonal range.

  • She displayed her collection of argentic prints at the local gallery.

Surface Forms

argentic positive

Morphology

argentic = argent (semi-transparent) = argent + ic

Formed from 'argent' + the adjectival suffix '-ic'; the structure is regular but 'argent' is a less familiar form for learners compared with 'silver'.

Etymology

Argentic comes from the Latin argentum, which means 'silver', plus the ending -ic meaning 'related to'. So argentic means 'related to silver', and in chemistry it names compounds where silver has a +2 charge.