Enlarger Meaning in English
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Definition
A device used in photography to project and enlarge an image from a film negative onto photographic paper, creating a bigger print.
Usage & Nuances
"Enlarger" is mostly used in the context of darkroom and film photography. Modern digital photography rarely uses this device. Common collocations: 'photo enlarger', 'darkroom enlarger'. It is not used for digital images.
Example Sentences
The old darkroom has an enlarger for printing photos.
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She learned to use the enlarger in her photography class.
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A film enlarger makes small negatives into big pictures.
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Do you know where I can buy a good enlarger for my home darkroom?
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Many film photographers still prefer using an enlarger for their prints.
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My grandfather’s old enlarger still works even after decades.
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