"Wratten number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Wratten numbers [plural]
Etymology: Named after Frederick Wratten, British inventor who founded the first photography company. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Wratten number (plural Wratten numbers)
  1. Any of the arbitrary alphanumeric codes in a system for labelling optical filters, usually for photographic use. Wikipedia link: Wratten number

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