"alpha paper" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alpha paper (uncountable)
  1. (UK, dated, photography) A sensitized photographic paper for obtaining positives by artificial light. It is coated with gelatin containing silver bromide and chloride. Tags: UK, dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Photography
    Sense id: en-alpha_paper-en-noun-SLASF6ZT Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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