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clearing agent

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clearing agent,
a chemical, such as ammonium thiosulfate, used in the processing of exposed x-ray film to remove unexposed and undeveloped silver halides from the emulsion.

clearing
clarification.

clearing agent
added to skin scrapings to digest keratin and permit better visualization of ectoparasites or fungal hyphae and spores. Potassium hydroxide is used most commonly.
clearing time
in radiographic processing is the time required for the fixative to dissolve away the 'milkiness' of developed halides on the film.


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However, the issue has been re-examined recently in consultation with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Clearing Agents Associations and it has been decided to withdraw the above said letter of the board.
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