Agfa

/ˈæɡfə/ noun

A German multinational corporation historically known for photographic film, chemicals, and imaging technology, founded as Aktiengesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation.

Acronym from German 'Aktiengesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation' (Stock Company for Aniline Fabrication), founded in 1867. Originally a chemical company producing synthetic dyes, it evolved into a photography pioneer, helping document the 20th century through film technology.

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