intensification

• Action ou processus d'augmentation de l'intensité, de l'extrémité ou de la concentration de quelque chose, ou de son caractère plus fort ou plus aigu.

A noun referring to the action or process of making something stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated, such as increasing the contrast of a photographic film.

indénombrable

1. Strengthening or amplificationB2formal

   The action of making something stronger, more intense, or more extreme.

   Intensification

   • The intensification of the storm caused widespread damage.
   • There has been an intensification of competition in the market.
   • The intensification of her training led to better results.
   • We observed an intensification of the conflict between the two groups.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationdeepeningenhancementescalationincreasestrengthening

   Antonymesalleviationdiminutionmitigationreductionweakening

2. Photographic intensificationC1formaltechnical

   The act of increasing the contrast or density of a photographic film or image.

   Intensification photographique

   • The photographer used chemical intensification to enhance the negative.
   • Digital intensification can bring out details in underexposed areas.
   • Intensification techniques are often applied in astrophotography.
   • The lab offers intensification services for old film negatives.

   Synonymesamplificationenhancementstrengthening