Bromoil

/ˈbroʊmoʊɪl/ noun

A photographic printing technique where a photographic image is created by applying oil-based inks to a brominated gelatin surface, popular in early-to-mid 20th century art photography.

From bromo- (bromine-treated gelatin) + oil (from Latin oleum). Developed as an artistic variation of bromogelatin photography around 1905.

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