induction period
noun
1
: the time that elapses between the immersion of an exposed photographic emulsion in a developer and the appearance of the photographed image
2
: a period at the beginning of some chemical reactions during which little or no action takes place (as in the oxidation of fats by air because of the presence of antioxidants)
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“Induction period.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induction%20period. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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