Definition of "photographic plate" []

• An early form of photographic material, in which the photosensitive emulsion was applied to a glass plate; latterly only used by astronomers (noun)

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• "Instead of throwing the photographic plate away, Christy had to call the repairman, who asked Christy to wait in case he needed help."