oxidative-reductive deterioration

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Scope note
A deterioration of photographs, occurring when silver is attacked by any of a wide variety of oxidants that convert metallic silver atoms to highly reactive and mobile silver ions. It is the most common cause of fading of silver images.
oxidative-reductive deterioration
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024