Bromgelatin

/brɔmˈdʒɛlətin/ noun

A light-sensitive compound made from bromine and gelatin, historically used in photographic emulsions before modern digital photography.

From 'brom' (bromine) + 'gelatin' (protein from animal bones and skin). Created in the late 19th century during the chemical revolution in photography.

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