Amidols

/ˈæmɪdɑːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of amidol; multiple reducing agents or different types of amidol compounds used in photographic and chemical processes.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'amidol,' following English pluralization. Used when discussing various amidol compounds or multiple applications.

Kelly Says

Different amidols were formulated for different photographic effects—some produced warm tones, others cool tones, so photographers had a whole toolkit of these amidol variants to create different moods in black-and-white photography.

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